Engineering Project Manager in Nuneaton

Energy Jobline CVL; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in autonomous technology is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to drive innovation in vehicle builds and payload integration. This role involves managing resources, budgets, and timelines on cutting-edge projects. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical and electrical design, Agile project management experience, and a relevant engineering degree. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality solutions in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of mechanical and electrical design and build.
• Experience with Agile project management methods, such as Kanban or Scrum.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage risks proactively.
• Understanding of autonomous and hybrid vehicle technologies, including CAN bus systems.
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent technical industry knowledge, along with project management qualifications such as APMP.

Responsibilities

• Forecast engineering projects accurately, including resources, budgets, and timelines.
• Collaborate with technical leads to allocate resources and maintain project requirements.
• Prepare and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for engineering activities.
• Provide governance updates covering budgets, timelines, risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Monitor and report on fault identification and resolution during vehicle and payload build and testing.
• Communicate effectively with technical teams to ensure seamless integration of new technology.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Engineering Project Manager

Defence, Automotive, Off-Highway, Prototype Build
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits

Are you an Engineering Project Manager seeking a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company that is revolutionising the autonomous off-highway technology industry? As an Engineering Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, driving projects that shape the future of vehicle builds and payload integration. This is not just a job; it's your chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment, working on cutting‑edge technologies while making a real impact. With a focus on quality, cost, and time objectives, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and progression within a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Forecast engineering projects accurately, including resources, budgets, and timelines.
• Collaborate with technical leads to allocate resources and maintain project requirements.
• Prepare and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for engineering activities.
• Provide governance updates covering budgets, timelines, risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Monitor and report on fault identification and resolution during vehicle and payload build and testing.
• Communicate effectively with technical teams to ensure seamless integration of new technology.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of mechanical and electrical design and build.
• Experience with Agile project management methods, such as Kanban or Scrum.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage risks proactively.
• Understanding of autonomous and hybrid vehicle technologies, including CAN bus systems.
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent technical industry knowledge, along with project management qualifications such as APMP.

In this role, you'll contribute to the company's mission of becoming the partner of choice for autonomous off‑highway technologies. Your expertise in engineering and project management will help deliver innovative solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. You will be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement and strives to deliver excellence in every project.

Location: This position is based at the company's UK headquarters in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, with weekly attendance required.