The National Composites Centre
Location: Bristol based with Hybrid working – 2 days on site, 3 days home
Sponsorship: We are unable to consider sponsorship for this role.
About the role:
Are you passionate about project management and driven by delivering excellence?
We are hiring for two new Project Management Officers to join our expanding team. One position will focus on our Aerospace projects and the second position will focus on our Defence & Infrastructure projects.
We are entering into an exciting phase of project growth over the coming years so this is a great opportunity to join at the outset of some large projects.
What you’ll be doing;
You’ll play a pivotal role supporting the successful delivery of projects and programmes.
Coordinating through all phases of the project lifecycle while also managing financial controls, your contributions will ensure that projects are executed efficiently and to the highest standard.
In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate closely with programme managers and key stakeholders around the following activities;
* Maintaining robust project control processes.
* Financial accuracy and consistent reporting.
* You'll take ownership of critical administrative tasks and becoming a vital link between project teams and external partners.
* Support the drive towards better data driven decision making processes.
* Supporting Risk, issue, assumption and dependency management.
* Supporting 3 rd party contract management
* Supporting project planning activities.
* Supporting resource planning activities.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling challenges head-on.
So, what are we looking for in your application?
We will prioritise applications with background in fields such as engineering, defence & related industries to our own. Specific experience we will look for in your CV would include;
* Proven experience in project management officer or similar role. Happy to consider applications from other types of project backgrounds.
* Experience of the activities listed above.
* Prior focus working with financial data.
* Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
* Desirable: Any exposure to supporting contract negotiations & contract management processes (i.e. NEC4). Please apply if you have the core experience but not this!
In terms of personal skills, we look for Strong ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and manage multiple stakeholders effectively. We like to see good communication skills and keen attention to detail. Lastly, a proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and processes.
What do we offer in return?
Hybrid and flexible working patterns as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.
Unsure if you should apply? Got a quick question you wanted to check beforehand? Please feel free to reach out to the recruitment team – Recruitment@NCCuk.com
Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:
About The Company
Why the NCC?
We see our success in yours. The future of composites manufacturing relies on theNCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether they’re engineers or not!
Diverse challenges – the NCC isn’t just about aerospace. We’re working with over 16 sectors and a variety of customers, from private ventures to the global tier 1 companies, providing variety to your experience.
Innovation – a world-leading research and development centre, the work we do brings novel and innovative solutions to industry, with the future firmly in mind. So we need innovating thinking not just in Engineering, but across all support functions.
Development in composites, and you – if the scope of exciting work isn’t enough to sway you, our ethos of continued learning and development and flexible working patterns will.
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