Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

NCC

Location: Carbon Fibre Development Facility at Cygnet Texkimp, Northwich, Cheshire West, CW9 6GG

Hybrid (at least 3 days onsite)

Salary: £46,355 to £58,038 per annum plus 12.5% employer pension & private medical insurance.

Advert end date: 30th January – we reserve the right to withdraw the advert early if required.

This is an exciting new role for the NCC, to support our new Carbon Fibre Development facility, a first for the UK! The team are tasked with developing a strategic UK capability for Carbon Fibre and precursor materials development. Collaborating with partner research organisations and serving industry needs, you will be at the heart of delivering technology projects to advance what’s possible with this high-performance fibre used across sectors such as Aerospace, Defence and Clean Energy.

NCC is accelerating the adoption of advanced materials, digital engineering and process innovation. Located at the heart of the UK’s largest defence cluster, we work with MOD, prime contractors and SMEs to turn cutting-edge research into deployable capability at pace.

Reporting to the Technical Programme Manager, you’ll support one large programme of work to development & implementation of a new facility.

• Own delivery – control scope, schedule, cost and risk across the full six-phase lifecycle – from initiation to closure – using NCC’s project management framework.
• Plan with rigour – convert technical statements of work into credible resource-loaded schedules, align internal specialists and external partners, and maintain live plans for both active and pipeline projects.
• Lead the team – give every team member clarity on tasks and booking codes; track effort in real time; and foster a culture where knowledge-sharing and proactive risk management thrive.
• Be the customer’s go-to – run structured reviews, provide transparent progress reports and build long‑term relationships based on delivery excellence.
• Budget & Resource Management
• Stakeholder management, internally and 3rd parties
• Equipment purchasing and commissioning

Specific experience we will look for in your CV would include;

• Proven track record working as a project manager managing multiple stakeholders
• Experience with tender process, purchasing and commissioning equipment
• Experience managing engineering / technical projects