Project Assurance Specialist

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco offers a rare expertise in enriching uranium for the civil nuclear industry. In fact, we are the only company with the capability to do this at four sites across the world.

As 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.

This transformational vision opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, energising, and rewarding career.

And right now, we’re looking for a Project Assurance Specialist. Based at our Capenhurst location you’ll provide and enhance Urenco’s project assurance capabilities across a global footprint stretching over four operational sites and a number of business activities. Embedded within Design Authority the Project and Portfolio Assurer provides assurance in the delivery of capital projects.
The Project Assurance Specialist is to execute the annual assurance plan, contribute to continuous improvement throughout the organization, serve as a governance subject matter expert in terms of capital project delivery and help to promote industry leading practice of the delivery of capital projects.

What will your day look like?

• Actively promote a pro-active safety culture throughout the project lifecycle and across the organization
• Working with Project Assurance Manager, assist in the development of the annual assurance plan
• Champion and educate Urenco stakeholders about the value of project assurance
• Working with Project Assurance Manager, agree scope of assurance reviews, and autonomously carryout assurance reviews
• Carryout the annual assurance plan under the direction of the Project Assurance Manager. A fair amount of autonomy in how the annual plan is executed will be granted
• Ensure assurance reviews are conducted in accordance with established methodology
• Be responsible for the quality of the delivery of the team, including reports or assurance review
• Where external support is utilised lead, direct and ensure external support deliver in accordance with engagement plan
• Autonomously converse with key project stakeholders
• Autonomously write reports for consumption of key project stakeholders, business lines, and executive consumption
• Working with Project Assurance Manager develop KPIs to allow for determination of trends of project delivery (improving, not improving). Contribute to capturing of KPIs
• Maintain personal, functional, and organisational independence and objectivity
• Carryout Assurance action tracker analysis to develop thematic focus on assurance activities
• Maintaining working papers and documentation which lead to conclusions and underpins reports to various levels of management from business unit to C-Suite executives.

What do you need to be great at this role?

• A bachelor degree or equivalent in a technical or numerical subject
• Special consideration given for degree in project management, construction management, or other related field.
• Individuals with an appropriate degree and PMI, APM, Prince 2, or other related project controls, project management, construction management, or audit or assurance qualification will be shown a higher interest.

• Understanding of:
o Project delivery and the project lifecycle
o Project controls as related to delivery of capital projects
o Various contract types
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a previous project controls, project consultancy, project delivery, or assurance role.
• Experience assessing and managing project risk
• Minimum 3 years working with multi-discipline and preferably multi-cultural teams
• Analytical bias with attention to detail specifically concerning data collation, analysis and presentation
• Professional and competent level of all Microsoft Packages (especially Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, Project and expert Power Point skills and Sharepoint
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to respond to changing priorities, supporting a busy workload and multiple live projects
• Stakeholder management and ability to influence.

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. Urenco powers the possibilities that let you make the most of your day to day – and shape your own tomorrow.

We reward your contribution with industry-leading pay – and thats just the start.

An exceptional range of physical and mental wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits flex around the things you find most important in life. Like the idea of travelling overseas? We can make that happen too. And our annual global awards bring us together to celebrate our outstanding work achievements.

We’re well aware that being the best company possible starts with helping you become the best you can be in your career.

We’re also committed to helping you achieve work-life balance. So you can count on us to deliver the personal development resources you need to gain new qualifications, learn new skills, and open new possibilities.

• Annual leave of 27 days per annum.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• 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.

Please be aware that this role is subject of security clearance and medical, drug and alcohol testing prior to start.

Our Promise

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. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives, activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring work experience.

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

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