The Role

As a Project Manager within the Engineering Innovation division, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of large-scale, environmentally-focused engineering projects. From conceptualization to final implementation, you will lead initiatives that promote sustainability, ensuring they deliver measurable outcomes. Your role will involve creating collaborative, innovative strategies that focus on reducing costs and carbon footprints, transforming bold ideas into well-structured plans that are executed efficiently and within budget.

You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, continuously exploring and developing alternative solutions to the significant challenges facing our industry. As part of our mission to create a greener, more sustainable future for the North West, your contributions will directly support our ambitious environmental goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and synchronise a multi-disciplinary team to drive the Engineering Innovation programme, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery of project outcomes
• Develop and maintain robust project management plans, overseeing their execution and adherence to safety and governance standards
• Build strategic relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders, promoting, influencing and advocating for innovative ideas within the business
• Proactively manage risks, changes, and resource allocation to ensure the seamless progression of projects within the programme
• Communicate regularly with all parties involved, providing updates and reports to maintain transparency and alignment with programme objectives

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience managing and delivering projects within a technical/engineering environment
• Qualified, or working towards: APM PMQ or equivalent
• Relevant post-graduate qualification (i.e. MSc in Project Management) or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Active PDP and working towards professional membership e.g. ChPP, RPP, CEng, CSCim or RISC
• Hold a current UK/EU driving licence

Other Benefits:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Onsite gym and physio lounge with instructor-led gym classes and dedicated physiotherapist, onsite childcare and nursery, free parking and EV charging points, dedicated multi-faith/prayer rooms and free bus service for UU colleagues - Warrington only
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses