Senior Programme Manager
4 weeks ago
Salary: £63,575 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd., a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) protype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype.
Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKIFS, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
Corporate bonus schemeup to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) , including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
As Head of Programme Costing , you will play a pivotal roleto oversee all aspects of programme and project costing for UKIFS's major fusion initiative. In this crucial role, you will manage cost estimation, budgeting, andproject and programme costtracking, working closely with various teams to enhancecost consciousness, cost estimation and wider financial practicesand inform senior management. Your contributions will be vital to instilling cost awareness, understanding and gaining support for longer-term costs and achievingcost and widerfinancial targets, influencing key program decisions with cost insights. Reporting to the Head of Programme and Project Controls, and with technical ties to the Director Engineering Programme and theFinance Director, you will also be a key figure in the senior leadership team. If you're driven to shape ourprogramme'sfuture and meet its financial goals, join us and make a significant impact.
Manage a growing team of cost professionals, providing training and support for their professional development.
Offer strategic advice to senior management on achieving cost targets and improving cost efficiency.
Support various departments in cost analysis and optimization efforts.
Conduct detailed technical cost estimation across the program and its constituent projects.
Establish processes for regular cost baseline review and integration with financial planning.
Project Delivery:
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive project cost estimates.
Maintain project budgets, monitor spending, and identify variances for corrective action.
Mitigate financial risks and present cost reports to senior management regularly.
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire teams and build stakeholder confidence.
Solid financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, cost control, and advanced cost management methodologies.
Experience working in both public and private sectors.
Understanding of government and/or business financial planning, including spending reviews, Treasury Business Cases and Resource Account Budgeting.
Experience working across major projects and programmes that have a collaborative multi-organisational character.
Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, cost management software).
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.
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