Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Type: Contract 6-9 months initial contract, possibility to move into permanent
The Green Recruitment Company is partnering with an innovative UK-based advanced materials company that is developing pioneering manufacturing technologies to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Combining world-class science with cutting-edge engineering, our client is transforming carbon-based materials into high-value, sustainable products.
As the business enters an exciting phase of growth and commercial scale-up, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Engineering Programme Manager to help drive the successful delivery of complex engineering programmes.
The role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Programme Manager who enjoys bringing structure, pace, and accountability to technically complex projects. Working across engineering, operations, commercial, and supply chain teams, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring programmes are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering programmes.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, commercial, and supply chain.
- Develop and maintain integrated programme plans and a Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
- Manage programme schedules, KPIs, risks, dependencies, and recovery plans.
- Oversee supplier and EPC contractor performance, ensuring commercial and contractual objectives are achieved.
- Provide clear programme reporting and strategic updates to senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders.
- Establish effective programme governance, controls, and reporting processes.
Requirements:
- Significant programme management experience within engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, or infrastructure.
- A proven track record of delivering or recovering complex engineering programmes.
- Strong programme planning, scheduling, governance, risk, and resource management skills.
- Experience managing EPC contracts or major engineering suppliers.
- The ability to lead multidisciplinary technical, operational, and commercial teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working within a scale-up, R&D, or innovation-led environment would be highly advantageous.
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