Engineering Project Manager

Project Manager (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Carbon Fibre Development Facility at Cygnet Texkimp, Northwich, Cheshire West, CW9 6GG

Hybrid (at least 3 days onsite)

Salary: £46,355 to £58,038 per annum plus 12.5% employer pension & private medical insurance.

Advert end date: 30th January – we reserve the right to withdraw the advert early if required.

Summary

This is an exciting new role for the NCC, to support our new Carbon Fibre Development facility, a first for the UK! The team are tasked with developing a strategic UK capability for Carbon Fibre and precursor materials development. Collaborating with partner research organisations and serving industry needs, you will be at the heart of delivering technology projects to advance what’s possible with this high-performance fibre used across sectors such as Aerospace, Defence and Clean Energy.

NCC is accelerating the adoption of advanced materials, digital engineering and process innovation. Located at the heart of the UK’s largest defence cluster, we work with MOD, prime contractors and SMEs to turn cutting-edge research into deployable capability at pace.

Reporting to the Technical Programme Manager, you’ll support one large programme of work to development & implementation of a new facility.

Specifically you'll focus on the following activities;

• Own delivery – control scope, schedule, cost and risk across the full six-phase lifecycle – from initiation to closure – using NCC’s project management framework.
• Plan with rigour – convert technical statements of work into credible resource-loaded schedules, align internal specialists and external partners, and maintain live plans for both active and pipeline projects.
• Lead the team – give every team member clarity on tasks and booking codes; track effort in real time; and foster a culture where knowledge-sharing and proactive risk management thrive.
• Be the customer’s go-to – run structured reviews, provide transparent progress reports and build long-term relationships based on delivery excellence.
• Budget & Resource Management
• Stakeholder management, internally and 3rd parties
• Equipment purchasing and commissioning

What are we looking for in your application?

Specific experience we will look for in your CV would include;

• Proven track record working as a project manager managing multiple stakeholders
• Experience with tender process, purchasing and commissioning equipment
• Experience managing engineering / technical projects

What we do

We help manufacturers take on bigger challenges - whether that is building cleaner aircraft, scaling up offshore wind, or strengthening the UK’s supply chains. We are here to deliver practical outcomes, not prototypes that sit on shelves.

Who we work with

We work across 16 sectors, from defence and energy to infrastructure and space. Some projects are with global tier 1s, others with small UK firms solving one specific problem. The works always varied, and always real.

What it’s like here

We are not a startup or a corporate entity. We are a national centre with the kit, time and people to do the job properly. The teams are focused, the thinking is sharp, and you will be trusted to get on with it.

Why this job matters

This role is not just internal support. It is delivering nationally important work. If we do our job right, the UK’s manufacturers can do theirs better.

What do we offer in return?

Hybrid and flexible working patterns as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.