Certification Project Manager
Location: Crewe
Contract: Until 31st January 2026 (Likely extension)
Hours: 37 per week
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 to 3 days onsite
We are seeking a proactive and technically experienced Certification Project Manager to join a leading UK automotive manufacturer. This high-visibility contract role sits at the heart of the Technical Conformity function, supporting complex engineering and certification planning across the Engineering, Test & Programme (ETP) and Change departments.
As a Certification Project Manager this is an ideal role for someone with a strong background in automotive engineering (Powertrain, Testing, Safety, or Certification), solid project planning skills, and the confidence to lead process delivery and stakeholder engagement across multiple workstreams.
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Key Responsibilities of the Certification Project Manager:
* Own and manage process scheduling and project planning across Technical Conformity teams.
* Maintain and update Microsoft Project plans and provide oversight of project resource capacity vs. demand.
* Facilitate regular planning and change control meetings, including risk tracking, action management and minute taking.
* Generate vehicle check reports using internal IT tools to support technical conformity activities.
* Ensure all project change requests are properly documented and managed through a controlled change log.
* Serve as a communication bridge between delivery teams and the wider project environment, ensuring alignment and momentum.
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Skills & Experience Required:
* Strong technical foundation in automotive engineering – ideally within Powertrain, Testing, Safety, or Certification environments.
* Proven track record in project planning or delivery within an automotive or engineering context.
* Deep understanding of project management principles including scheduling, resource management, and change control.
* Expertise in Microsoft Project – essential – plus solid skills across Microsoft Office tools including Excel and PowerPoint.
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and manage delivery expectations.
* Self-motivated, structured, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
* Clear, concise presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex technical topics.
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Qualifications & Tools:
* Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, project management or related discipline – desirable.
* Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project – essential.
* Familiarity with Conformity of Production or certification processes – a distinct advantage.
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This is a key opportunity for a capable Certification Project Manager to take ownership of delivery planning within a highly respected UK automotive brand. If you're looking for your next contract in a dynamic and technically focused team – and thrive on bringing structure, clarity, and confidence to project delivery – this could be your ideal role.
Please note, this role is deemed outside of IR35 - you will be operating as a Limited company Contractor.