02751/25 - NW CAM2 Engineering Research & Innovation Project Manager

North West Regional College; Limavady; On-site; GBP 41,511 - 44,711; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

NILGOSC Pension Scheme

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Limavady is seeking a Project Manager for the NW CAM2 Engineering Research & Innovation Project. This role involves leading project activities to support SMEs in the Health & Life Sciences sector through innovation and advanced manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience in industry collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management in the engineering or manufacturing sector.
• Understanding of innovation processes and technology adoption.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the NW CAM2 project activities.
• Support SMEs in adopting innovative manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate collaboration across academic and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Innovation support

Sustainability practices

Low-carbon solutions

Job description

NW CAM2 Engineering Research & Innovation Project Manager

The College is seeking applications for NW CAM2 Engineering Research & Innovation Project Manager (NW Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2) to be based in our Greystone Campus for a fixed term position until September 2029.

The postholder will act as the NWRC Project Manager for the North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NW CAM2) project, leading the delivery of Strand 2 of the NWCAM2 programme. This involves working as part of the NW CAM2 collaboration with Ulster University (UU), Atlantic Technical University (ATU), Irish Manufacturing and Research (IMR), and Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and Catalyst, to support SMEs in the border regions of the island, in the Health & Life Sciences sector, with innovation roadmapping activity and assisting over 20 SMEs to adopt innovative manufacturing processes or product innovation, leading to measurable improvements in sustainability and competitiveness.

The role will provide targeted innovation, technology adoption, and sustainability support to SMEs, embedding advanced manufacturing processes, low‑carbon solutions, and research outputs into practice. The postholder will also coordinate collaboration across academic partners and industry stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of measurable productivity, environmental, and competitiveness improvements.

North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NWCAM2) is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). CONTRACT INFORMATION

• Band 7 - £41,511 - £44,711 per annum
• Fixed Term until September 2029
• 24days annual leaveper annum
• NILGOSC Pension Scheme

DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER

The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability.

Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities.

SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community.

RESERVE LIST

There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.