Project Manager (111438-0426)

About The Role

Informal Queries

For informal queries, please contact Lionel Masson, Programme Manager, at Lionel.Masson@warwick.ac.uk.

Flexible Working

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

Work Location

The role is campus-based. WMG staff are expected to be on campus more days than working remotely. During the induction phase you’ll be required to work 100% in the office.

Are you a Project Manager with a passion for engineering and a strong track record of launching and leading new projects and teams?

WMG is seeking a Project Manager to play a key role in delivering innovative research in a variety of engineering and manufacturing fields. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and talented Project Manager with an interest in engineering research to oversee impactful, high‑profile projects. In this role, you will work closely with academics and stakeholders to provide high‑quality management across a diverse research portfolio.

You’ll be joining a large, supportive, and multidisciplinary team of academics and engineers with varied expertise and interests.

About You

You will have significant industry project management experience, ideally with relevant technical experience, and be a confident and articulate communicator, as the role provides opportunities to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, as well as providing an engaging dynamic working environment as part of our wider project team.

You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that can be applied to multidisciplinary projects.

The ideal candidate will be a technically competent, experienced project management professional and have strong people skills.

Experience of working in both research and educational settings would be advantageous.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About The Department

The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering.

Our industry focused education portfolio includes over 2,500 students studying management, technology and applied engineering subjects, at postgraduate and undergraduate level. We have high expectations for our teaching, with many of our courses regularly ranked top in the UK, and where the University of Warwick is consistently ranked as a top-10 university in the UK and a top-100 university globally.

We are globally recognised for our world-class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award.

Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre.

Find out more about the Energy Innovation Centre.

Find out more about our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees here.

About The University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

• Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
• Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
• Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: To be confirmed

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal (Careers Portal) will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

What we Offer

We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.

The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).

All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

Job Description

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Right to Work in the UK

We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.