Project Co-ordinator
Fusion Technology Facility Unit 2a Lanchester Way, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Catcliffe, Rotherham, S60 5FX, Rotherham, United Kingdom, Rotherham, United Kingdom
Full-time
Department: Fusion Technology - Business and Operations
Salary: £27,899 to £29,761 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Confirmed Grade: Level 3
Site Location: UKAEA Rotherham, Yorkshire

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow's fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid. As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values (Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative) that capture the spirit of how we work.

Job Description

Who are we looking for?

UKAEA is significantly expanding its team of project professionals to drive successful delivery of several exciting world leading, novel projects. Covering both our Culham and Rotherham UKAEA Sites.

Working across multiple research and development projects within the Fusion Technology Business Unit, the Project Coordinator at UKAEA will be responsible for supporting project delivery to a high standard according to established project and technical management processes.

You will be a strong communicator, pro-active, delivery focussed and enjoy being part of a dynamic team including scientists and engineers, working on projects at concept stage, with significant ambiguity.

You will also need to take into account the portfolio of initiatives that span UKAEA considering how parts of the business impact one another, to ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.

What will you be responsible for?

- Supporting the project controls team with co-ordinating the planning and execution of small projects
- The creation and management of key documentation for project(s)
- Co-ordinating and providing information for the assigned project(s)
- Updating and keeping track of key project metrics
- Managing project change and risk reviews
- Project secretarial duties including organising meetings and taking minutes

Qualifications

Essential skills, experience and competence required

- A HNC or degree with two or more years’ experience of project support work
- IT literate, fluent in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent report/minutes writing skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Be able to work autonomously, with initiative and minimum supervision
- Knowledge of managing the interfaces and interdependencies for technical projects

Desirable skills, experience and competence

- Project Management qualifications
- Knowledge of quality management systems
- Knowledge of purchasing

Additional Information

What we offer

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive, an Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Flexible working options including family friendly policies, Emergency paid leave, Generous annual leave allowance (30.5 days) increased with length of service, wide range of career development opportunities, outstanding defined benefit pension scheme; Corporate bonus scheme and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly from individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, including nationality and citizenship, people with disabilities and women. The Executive team with support from our ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, is actively promoting EDI and taking steps to increase the diversity of our people through reinforcing best practice in recruitment and selection, and revaluating approaches where it is clear we can remove barriers to success.

Note for applicants who are applying for employment with UKAEA either from outside the United Kingdom or who have spent time outside the United Kingdom in the last five years. Please visit the UK Government website . If the country you are resident in or have resided in is not listed on this website or that the UK Government is not aware of how to obtain a criminal records check from that state then we are unable to process your application.