Project Manager

Description

Expleo are recruiting an experienced Project Manager to join a leading Research and Development Team, for a major automotive manufacturer based in Bedfordshire, on a permanent basis.

You will be coordinating R&D programmes across the full vehicle lifecycle, leading the coordination of prototype vehicle builds, manage engineering change control, and oversee homologation readiness for your assigned carlines. If you have a passion for future vehicle development, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager include:

Ownership and proactive delivery of Automotive R&D Projects Act as the primary liaison between the UK, overseas Engineering team, and Product Planning teams Track part introductions, build issues, and test vehicle status Support and coordinate vehicle homologation for the UK and EU markets Support production builds Maintain and track project timelines and milestones Lead programme reviews, and report progress to senior management Background and Experience required for the Project Manager role:

Engineering Degree or equivalent engineering experience Background in Automotive R&D or vehicle development project management High attention to detail, strong reporting skills with the ability to present confidently to senior management Strong understanding of prototype build processes, engineering change management, and validation workflows Familiarity with vehicle homologation requirements Technical prowess and keen curiosity in Automotive Engineering Proficient in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and other project management tools To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out, to ensure candidates can work within the UK.

For further information on the Project Manager role, please contact Jacquie Linton at Expleo on (phone number removed) or apply directly by sending your CV to (url removed)

Ad ID: 5419340080