Programme Manager

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy, playing a critical role in delivering secure, reliable nuclear fuel solutions worldwide. We are focused on enabling the sustainable generation of electricity for customers around the world, while operating within the highest environmental, social and regulatory  addition, as part of a strategically important industry, Urenco is now required to support the UK Government in exploring options to re-establish nuclear fuel capabilities to produce reactor fuel for defence purposes.

To support this new project, we are seeking a Programme Manager to join our Capenhurst site. In this role, you will work within our government services function as a key interface between site teams and Group stakeholders to ensure effective planning, coordination and delivery across complex  this role, you will drive collaboration and alignment across multiple functions, ensuring activities, resources and priorities are coordinated to achieve programme objectives.

Your leadership will help enable the successful delivery of new business opportunities and facilities that support both Urenco’s long-term strategy and national priorities.

At Urenco, we’re committed to helping our people reach their full potential. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We invest in industry-leading development, with access to training, mentoring and coaching to support your growth and career progression.

What you’ll do Strategic Programme Leadership Lead the integration of strategic projects and work streams to ensure programme objectives are delivered safely on time and within budget.

Define, monitor and drive the achievement of strategic and economic programme benefits.

Develop and implement programme management processes, procedures and best practice.

Act as the programme Subject Matter Expert and primary point of contact.

Manage internal, contractor and consultancy resources as required.

Programme Management & Governance Work closely with Group Projects, Programme Management Office and Government Contracts teams to establish effective programme management processes and interfaces with existing project delivery frameworks.

Ensure robust governance, controls and reporting structures are in place to support successful programme execution.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting Lead the production of programme reporting, including status updates, progress reviews, Steering Committees and Executive Committee submissions.

Provide clear and timely executive-level reporting, escalating key decisions, risks and issues with supporting recommendations.

Foster strong cross-functional relationships, promoting collaboration and alignment across all levels of the organisation.

Ensure reporting is accurate, consistent and aligned across all stakeholder  able to interface with the external client, particularly on programme and technical topics, working closely with the project organisation and government contract managers.

Programme Integration & Delivery Act on behalf of the Project Sponsor to ensure key accountabilities are effectively managed and informed decision-making is supported.

Coordinate and align programme activities across multiple stakeholders and internal groups.

Identify and resolve cross-functional issues early to maintain programme momentum and delivery performance.

Coordinate critical enabling activities and specialist support where required.

Support the Project Sponsor, Project Manager and Site teams in the successful integration and delivery of the overall programme.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

Qualifications & Requirements Degree-qualified or equivalent relevant experience.

Project and/or Programme Management qualification.

Fluent written and spoken English.

Ability to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance.

Experience & Skills Significant experience leading complex strategic programmes, including the delivery of programmes exceeding 100m in value.

Strong project and programme delivery expertise.

Experience developing and tracking performance metrics and reporting.

Excellent strategic,…