Project Manager

Project Manager

Loughborough University - Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

(3 days per week/0.6FTE)

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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage a variety of work packages that form part of the current EPSRC Prosperity Partnership funded research in the Caterpillar Innovation & Research Centre (I&RC).

The £8m project runs until September 2030 and focusses on delivering research to replace conventional fuels with lower carbon alternatives for off-road, heavy-duty power systems. We have a team of around 25 academics, technical support staff and researchers who will help deliver this work. The successful candidate will help ensure that we run to time and budget, while being able to offer creative solutions when obstacles are faced.

About the University

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

About the Department

The Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering is part of the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering (AACME). AACME consists of three exceptional departments, evidenced by high league table rankings, strong student recruitment at high average entry tariffs, well established partnerships with world leading companies, supported by intensive research activity that is mostly world leading or internationally excellent.

About You

You will be an experienced project or programme management professional with:

• Proven experience managing complex projects
• Strong understanding & practical application of project management best practice, including risk and issue management & governance
• Demonstrable ability to manage financial forecasting, performance reporting, compliance with University and funder requirements & multi-stakeholder delivery
• Excellent leadership, communication & resilience skills coupled with a solutions-focused approach
• Experience of research management systems (we use WorkTribe) & working within a higher education or research environment will enable you to succeed in this role.

Why should you Apply?

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop & continually grow.

If this sounds like the right place, team & role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. Adrian Spencer, via email to A.Spencer@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 01509 227254.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Application Process

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We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Helene Griffiths-Adams via email h.l.griffiths-adams@lboro.ac.uk. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Closing Date: 7 June 2026

Interview Date: 22 June 2026