Project Manager

Company Background

The world needs a clean and reliable source of base-load energy. That’s what we’re striving to achieve at Tokamak Energy. Our route to fusion power is unique. We are taking established science and building on it by pioneering the use of spherical tokamaks in conjunction with high temperature superconductors (HTS).

Fusion – the energy source that powers the sun – is globally accepted as the best way to generate plentiful, safe, secure and clean energy. The tokamak is the most heavily researched and best understood of all the different paths to fusion.

It is now acknowledged that the spherical tokamak design offers the smallest and most cost-effective solution. This is our solution. Yet there are many complex engineering challenges that need to be overcome for demonstration and commercialisation of this technology. Our team of world-class fusion scientists and magnet engineers are tackling these challenges to develop efficient and affordable fusion power. Our unique approach is centred on rapid innovation using the latest materials and technology – but building on decades of scientific research and experience. This strategy gives us – and the world – a faster way to fusion.

Once fusion electricity is achieved, our scalable technology could be rolled out across the world as a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable energy for all.

Overview of the role

This role is responsible for a major Tokamak Energy technology development programme delivery to quality, time and budget targets. The role is to lead and deliver some of the Technology Development projects. This role will report to the TD portfolio manager who has overall responsibility for the delivery of TD portfolio.

Main duties/role and responsibilities

• Generate deliverables-based, integrated plans (timing and resource) to set timelines for the successful delivery of project objectives to quality, time and cost targets. Collaborate with technical leader to set milestones in the plan to track progress
• Lead and dictate daily team workload reviews and weekly supplier meetings. Document and distribute key notes and actions.
• With the technical leader, proactively lead the project team to successfully deliver project objectives and deliverables against the business strategy in an agile manner
• Seek out and promote the smarter and most efficient ways of delivering the project against the business milestone
• Support the chief engineers and proactively seek out solution to address key issues and risks
• With support from the head of portfolio re-evaluate resource demand, budget forecast and load capacity
• Produce report out and KPIs to the exec team
• Manage contractors and consultants delivery against project schedule and business milestones
• Actively work within the PMO to share best practice, develop the project management framework and support the PM strategy.

Requirements

• Engineering Degree
• Ideally APM qualified (to PFQ or PMQ level) or equivalent
• Experience in delivering complex technology projects or manufacturing projects
• Experience in managing multiple projects utilising the same resources in relation to timing, cost and priority limitations
• Experienced user of Microsoft Project and/or Agile programme management tools
• Effective communication (both oral and written), internally and externally
• Able to interpret highly technical situations/issues and translate them into a communication suitable for all levels of the business
• Strong problem-solving and decision making skills
• Ability to quickly adapt and manage short term ambiguity and urgency versus long time delivery

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Eligible for company share option scheme after 1 years’ service
• Company bonus scheme, discretionary, dependant on performance
• Private medical insurance after 3 months service
• Cycle to work scheme

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 10 days of submitting, your application then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. However, we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities.

No terminology in the advert or job description is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

How to apply

If you are passionate about accelerating the development of fusion power and want to join our dynamic team, please send your CV with a covering letter detailing your experience to [email protected].

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with the Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.