Job title: Project Manager
Location: Chilton, UK
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Project Manager, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.
The role:
As a Project Manager, you will help drive our goals by:
- Managing multiple capital projects (£1M+) to design and deliver bespoke Research Engineering equipment and infrastructure, including capital budget preparation, forecasting, and compliance with regulatory and JM requirements.
- Leading cross-functional project teams to deliver cost-effective, technically feasible design solutions, covering scope definition, design, cost estimation, planning, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and change management.
- Providing technical guidance and innovative solutions to stakeholders, managing risks, uncertainties, and conflicting priorities across sectors, sites, and vendors to ensure effective project execution.
- Driving EHS and process safety performance through hazard studies, risk assessments, and leading project safety audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
- Experienced in managing R&D and pilot-scale capital projects, including commissioning equipment and conducting Process Hazard Assessments (HAZOP, PHR, LOPA).
- Hold an engineering degree and IOSH Managing Safely qualification; proficient in Microsoft Office with a strong focus on safety and high working standards.
- A proactive, adaptable self-starter with strong communication skills, able to build strategic relationships and work effectively under pressure to meet business-critical deadlines.
- Delivery-focused problem solver who balances accuracy with speed and provides innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
- Retirement savings
- Share plans
- Saving accounts
- Life Assurance and Income Protection
- Medical plans / health assessments
- Fitness discounts
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact
[email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.
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