Programme Lead

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager & Programme Lead. Based at our Capenhurst site, as a Senior Project Manager you’ll act in the role of Project Manager on higher value / higher complexity projects within the overall EGDP when required / requested by the EGDP Programme Manager to meet the needs of the business. As a Programme Lead you’ll report to the EGDP Programme Manager (E&P), deliver to Project Owners, and within all resource constraints (time, cost, business interruption and people), the combined and discrete programme outcomes defined in the overall UUK Enrichment Group Development Plan (EGDP), coordinated and considered together as an integrated programme of works minimising logistical or resource conflict with the operational business. A key part of this is management of an integrated resource plans (produced and maintained by Group PMO) to allow Design Managers to resource plan all functions necessary to deliver the individual programme. Also, as a Programme Lead you’ll provide and enhance Urenco UK’s project delivery capabilities across the overall EGDP portfolio. You can create, implement and guide junior members of the project management team in developing project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for medium to large sized projects of moderate or greater, complexity across the full project lifecycle from project set up, initiation, through Implementation and closure, ensuring business benefits are realized and delivered.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do:  

• You will safely deliver programme objectives compliant with Company Instructions with appropriately informed stakeholders.
• You will manage the consistent production of appropriate project and programme foresight information to regularly inform the EGDP Programme Manager of the predictability of achieving defined business case objectives within budget and time resource constraints.
• Working with the Project Managers / Engineers within the E&P function and Group projects, develop the forward detail in the capital plan to support the 10 year business plan
• You will plan 12, 24 and 36 month talent and business infrastructure requirements to deliver the programmes objectives within the resources allocated for their completion including coordination of integrated project logistics mapped to the operational businesses requirements.   Idenitfy and manage all risks to service delivery
• You will drive accountability and ownership of the management of projects to the Project Managers, ensuring they are actively managing the resources, cost, schedule, interfaces with site functions and the supply chain to successfully deliver their projects – across the project lifecycle from concept all the way to handover and commissioning
• You will act as the key communicator for programme delivery.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• A technical or business degree or similar (or appropriate industry experience). Member of appropriate project management organisation.
• Programme management methodologies for managing successful programmes, managing complex multi-disciplinary programmes in regulated environments
• Project objectives realisation using Urenco processes, procedures and effective communication at a senior business decision making level.
• Site and construction safety legislation safeguards and practice (CDM, CSCS, & NEBOSH), security protocols,  health and environmental legislation and good practice
• The uranium enrichment process and inherent risks including knowledge of the Urenco business, both from a technical and business perspective
• Relevant legislation and regulatory philosophies, practice, requirements and guidance, safety, security, safeguards, health and environmental issues
• The full nuclear licensing lifecycle, relevant codes, standards and guidance
   

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper.  As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days. 
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Security vetting

Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.