Senior Projects Executive - Competitions

Institution of Mechanical Engineers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering institution in London seeks a Senior Projects Executive to manage the delivery of major competitions. This full-time role involves overseeing the project lifecycle, including planning, logistics, and budget management, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants. The ideal candidate has strong project management skills and a collaborative approach. This position supports hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale projects or competitions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of major engineering competitions.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and logistics of projects.
• Ensure exceptional experience for all participants.

Skills

Project management

Budget oversight

Logistics management

Job description

Senior Projects Executive - Competitions

One Birdcage Walk, Central London (with hybrid working)

About Us

With over 110,000 members in 140 countries, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession since 1847. We strive to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, promoting engineering, informing opinion and encouraging innovation.

We are proud to have achieved workplace accreditations - We Invest in People Gold, and We in Wellbeing Silver. These awards reflect our organisations commitment to our employees, who are a vital part of supporting the engineering community.

We are now looking for a Senior Projects Executive to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Role

As the Senior Projects Executive, you will lead the operational delivery of major engineering competitions for students, apprentices and technicians, including our flagship Formula Student event.

You will manage the operational elements of each project throughout its annual lifecycle, from planning through to live delivery, overseeing budgets, timelines, key metrics, and logistics. Ensuring projects run smoothly and meet objectives, you will provide an exceptional experience for all participants.

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