Project Manager

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Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Location:  Jubilee Campus
Salary:  £33,966 to £45,585 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date:  Wednesday 22 May 2024
Reference:  ENG137724

Over £50 million has been invested in the Power Electronics and Machines Centre (PEMC) at the University of Nottingham to accelerate the adoption of electrification technologies into widespread use. This includes a 22-megawatt laboratory dedicated to research, development, manufacturing and testing of electrical machines and drives with over 200 people working in the building. The University has created Nottingham Drives Specialist Services (NDSS) to run an externally facing service to enable operation of this exciting facility on an industrial scale with a dedicated team supported by senior leadership. 

This is an exciting initiative with high demand from industry. The role holder will: 

• provide project management for technical development projects within the DER Industrialisation Centre (DER-IC).  
• manage project delivery against cost, time and scope parameters. They will ensure appropriate plans, risk and issue management, resource, and governance are in place and report on progress internally and act as the single point of contact for customers externally.  
• manage projects with a wide range of complexity for external stakeholders on behalf of the university. 

Candidates should have a good honours degree or equivalent and experience in a similar role OR a proven track record of extensive relevant work experience, demonstrating practical and theoretical knowledge of project management.

In addition to the salary, the University offers: 

• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus standard bank holidays and five University closure days.  
• A benefits package including a generous contributory pension scheme and the opportunity to take advantage of salary sacrifice options, enabling you to save money on childcare, shopping, and services.  
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for exceptional work.  
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.    

The post will be offered on full time (36.25 hours per week) permanent basis. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Sameena Rashid by email at, [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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