Senior Project Manager - Major Projects - UKIFS

Overview

The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd, a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype.

Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKIFS, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year.

Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this ground breaking journey.

As an employee of UKIFS, you will benefit from:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• A vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive.

A full list of our benefits can be found here

The salary for this role is £69,592 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension.

This position is based at West Burton, Nottinghamshire and onsite working is expected for 3 days each week.

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This is a key leadership role responsible for managing complex and highly integrated projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering some of the most ambitious and groundbreaking projects in the UK. These projects vary in complexity, risk, and scale from under £50k to over £0.5bn with a typical annual budget for this level exceeding £10m.

You’ll be at the heart of initiatives that span science, research and innovation, engineering, technology, and facility development, all contributing to STEP’s mission: generating net energy from fusion and building a commercially viable fusion industry.

In this role, you’ll lead the successful leadership, delivery and integration of complex projects or major work streams within the programme, ensuring objectives are clearly defined and achieved within agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. You’ll work across multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with diverse stakeholders from technical delivery teams to senior leadership to ensure outputs are delivered and benefits realised.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and integrating complex projects and working with multiple stakeholders
• Driving project delivery in alignment with UK Government standards and best practices
• Leading teams and coaching others to build capability and maintain quality
• Managing budgets and negotiating decisions to keep projects on track
• Influencing and engaging internal and external partners, including universities, suppliers, and professional networks
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and shaping innovative solutions

This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity, enjoys working across disciplines, and wants to make a tangible impact on the future of clean energy. If you’re ready to take projects from concept to implementation and help shape a sustainable energy future, we’d love to hear from you.

Accountabilities will include:

• Create, integrate and lead the projects to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints.
• Day to day management and leadership of the projects and the project teams.
• Provide effective leadership and management controls in accordance with UKIFS corporate standards.
• Design the project…