Junior Project Manager Didcot

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Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Energy, Security & Technology is invested in you and your success. Everything we do – whether Aerospace, Defence, Intelligence, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Nuclear, Automotive, or Telecommunications – is more than just a project. It is our challenge as human beings, too. That is why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.

It is our promise to challenge the status quo as we redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges and transform big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

Flexibility is key to our future business strategy and to our “Future of Work” plans. With this in mind we are actively considering flexible work patterns for all of our roles. Feel free to apply and we can discuss both hours and working patterns to suit the needs of all.

About the opportunity

Jacobs is currently recruiting for Junior Project Managers to join our Radioactive Waste Management and Disposal business. The successful applicants will be part of a multi-disciplinary business (including chemists, physicists, geologists, engineers, safety case specialists, mathematicians and project managers) that delivers a range of projects on behalf of both UK-based and international customers.

Our Waste Management, Disposal and Safety Case teams have led the field of research and assessment work related to the safe management and disposal of radioactive waste, for over 30 years. The team has a wide breath of both nationally and internationally respected expertise which underpins the science, technology and engineering to allow the safe disposal of radioactive waste.  You will be involved in managing a diverse range of consultancy projects undertaken for our customers in the UK and overseas. The post offers the opportunity to manage projects that are solving real world problems for our customers. The vacancy provides an excellent opportunity for those wishing to develop their careers in our technically and commercially challenging business.

As a Junior Project Manager, you’ll be a valued member of our team and work on real projects from Day 1. You will work as part of a team under the guidance and mentorship of our accredited project managers, experts and industry leaders. You'll help us manage projects across the full project life cycle as well as providing Project Controls input, including scheduling, cost management, systems and reporting. We offer a supportive environment to help you to learn, grow and excel. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.  You will be supported and encouraged to gain formal Project Management qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for management of a range of consultancy, applied R&D and site investigation projects for customers including radioactive waste producers, radioactive waste management organisations and regulators, both in the UK and overseas. Responsibilities will include:

• Management and delivery of single projects and / or supporting Senior Project Managers on larger projects with a value of circa £5M / year.
• Manage the delivery of assigned projects ensuring that the work is conducted in a safe, timely and effective manner in line with the relevant procedures.
• Delivery of projects to the budgeted margins, effective contract change management and communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Direct interface with Clients to develop business opportunities; build relationships and to communicate on project progress and proactively manage the scope of work including risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and present formal monthly progress reports as part of business governance and client review.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including Project Definition Document, Quality Plans, Schedules and other documents as required.
• Prepare specifications and support the process of contractor selection and contract placement.
• Providing accurate and timely information, data and reports regarding the project status, resourcing levels, activities and performance.
• Support the development of technical and commercial proposal responses.

Here’s What You’ll Need

Essential

• A degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline.
• Project management experience (i.e. through a summer placement or job).
• Leadership, organisation and/or project management skills whether in an academic or non-academic context.
• Genuine interest in nuclear decommissioning and waste management.
• Proactive and adaptable approach suited to the diverse and challenging nature of the business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well versed in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Enthusiasm, drive and a willingness to get involved.
• Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Will need to be able to obtain appropriate security clearance.

Desirable

• Experience or understanding of the nuclear industry would be beneficial.
• Experience of working in a technical and/or customer facing environment.
• MS Project experience would be beneficial or similar WBS driven project scheduling experience 

Why Jacobs?

We clear the way for inventive thinking so you have the support, means and space to deliver the boldest solutions for the extraordinary and every day. Jacobs. A world where you can. 
We clear the way for inventive thinking, so you have the support, means and space to deliver the boldest solutions for the extraordinary and every day. Jacobs. A world where you can. 

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Successful candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard Pre-Employment check and will be required to undergo various checks including: Identity, Right to Work; Employment/Education History and Criminal Record. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed or rejected.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.