Working arrangements

Please note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working split.

Overview

This role is responsible for one or more high profile projects to deliver on time, quality, and budget for the project milestones. This role will report to a programme manager who has overall responsibility for the delivery of the programme. The role could be based in a number or programmes including fusion, applied technologies, or magnetics depending on skills and experience.

Requirements

• 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 the technical lead(s) to set milestones in the plan to track progress in alignment with business strategy.
• Lead regular team workload reviews. Document and distribute key notes and actions within the project team.
• Lead, prepare and present project status reports including programme gateway documentation.
• Identify resource requirements and work with teams in allocating resources for project delivery.
• Support Programme Managers with budget management and reviews.
• Support the technical lead and proactively seek out solutions to address issues and risks. Maintain the risk register and risk management plan and conduct regular risk reviews for each project.
• Integrate across Tokamak Energy functions (eg Purchasing and Supply Chain, Commercial, Technical Engineering Group etc) as well as the technical teams for successful delivery.
• Promote adherence to safe working practices in the delivery of project activities.
• Seek out and promote smarter and more efficient ways of delivering the project against the business milestone.
• Actively work within the PMO to evolve processes and tools through continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Degree qualified/apprenticeship in project management or a technical field
• Demonstrate the potential to deliver a complex technical product or manufacturing project (e.g. Project Manager in a university group project, project management in an internship/work-placement, etc)
• Provide evidence of excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Provide evidence of an ability to assimilate highly technical situations/issues
• Be a naturally inquisitive individual and demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Be adaptable and provide evidence of being able to deal with ambiguity
• Demonstrate potential to lead cross-functional teams across various parts of the organisation (e.g. evidence of leadership roles in extra-curricular groups, a university group project, etc)

Desirable skills:

• Experience using Microsoft Project or similar project management software tools
• Knowledge of multiple project management methodologies (waterfall, rolling wave, agile, etc) and evidence of practical application of at least one [it is acceptable that this is in an academic setting]
• Training in analytics, data-processing and dashboarding; experience of practical application will be considered a differentiator between candidates
• Evidence of commitment to professional recognition and achievement of professional skills/certifications (e.g. Student or Associate Member of the Association for Project Management)

Benefits

• Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary 3-day festive break depending on business needs
• Eligible for discretionary performance related bonus
• Share options scheme
• Pension scheme
• Financial benefits - including; group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan and discount scheme
• Innovation and Merit bonuses
• Investment in training and development to support career progression
• Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation

Company background

What if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security? What if that energy source could also help address climate change? The answer is fusion energy - the power of the stars. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford with have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion.

In addition to fusion, Tokamak Energy is recognised as a world leader in transformative High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on enabling new levels of performance and becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air and space.

The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from UK Atomic Energy Authority, currently employs a growing team of over 260 people with experts from the UK and around the world. It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities. The company has more than 75 families of patent applications and has raised $335 million, comprising $275m from private investors and $60m from the UK and U.S. governments. Our U.S. subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.

Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team striving to provide a solution to one of humanity's greatest challenges: clean and sustainable fusion energy for all.

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.

We're committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We're happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.