ACE Project Manager

ECITB; England; Remote; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop & mobile provided

25 days holiday, rising to 30

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to work and e-car lease schemes

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and leave

Home office set-up support

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering construction sector is seeking an ACE Project Manager for an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading the ACE card scheme, ensuring alignment with industry standards, and engaging stakeholders. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of engineering competence in the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Project Management or Product Management.
• Experience managing business and organizational change.
• Knowledge of software development and government procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Assuring Competence in Engineering (ACE) card scheme.
• Engage with stakeholders and promote industry standards.
• Modernise systems and governance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Business management

Education

Degree level education or relevant qualification

Job description

ACE Project Manager – 18-month FTCUp to £60,000 and Car Allowance £7,965 (depending on experience)

37.5 hours per week; flexible working opportunities available

Full time, 18-month FTC, home based with some UK-wide travel.

Closing Date: Tuesday 3 rd June

We're looking for an ambitious ACE Project Manager to take ownership of the Assuring Competence in Engineering (ACE) card scheme—shaping it to meet industry needs, align with CSCS requirements, and set the standard for validated engineering competence. From modernising systems and governance to leading stakeholder engagement and industry-wide promotion, this is your chance to lead a high-impact scheme from development to business as usual.

For more information about the role and its responsibilities, view the role profile here .

About you

• Degree level education, occupationally related relevant qualification or extensive experience in a similar role.
• Extensive experience of working in either a Project Management or Product Management role including demonstrable experience of working effectively in a relationship and business management focused capacity.
• Experience of managing business and organizational change.
• Experience of working in an educational, government, or non-profit environment is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of software development, service and supplier management and integration of systems.
• Knowledge of Government procurement practices.
• Demonstrable experience in stakeholder management and risk management capability.

What we offer

• Company laptop & mobile provided.
• 25 days holiday including Christmas closure, rising to 30 over the first five years’ service.
• Generous pension scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to work and e-car lease schemes.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and leave.
• Home office set-up support

About us

The ECITB works with employers and training providers to attract, develop and qualify the engineering construction workforce in a wide range of craft, technical and professional disciplines.

We invest about £28 million each year to support skills development within the industry. We are funded by a statutory levy paid by employers and use this to drive up skill levels and fund training that would otherwise not take place.

Along with the education sector, government and employers, we work to ensure the UK has workers with the skills to meet the needs of the engineering construction industry.

The ECITB is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all individuals, particularly those underrepresented in the engineering construction industry. We aim to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process and offer flexible working, alternative application methods, different interview formats, and reasonable adjustments where needed. Please let us know if you require any support.

Up to £60,000 plus car allowance £7,965 pa