Junior Engineering Project Manager

The Francis Crick have an exciting opportunity available for a Junior Engineering Project Manager???? to join one of the world’s leading research Institutes at a crucial time in its evolution, and play a definitive role in shaping it for the future. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary starting from £45,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Junior Engineering Project Manager???? role:

If you have a degree in business administration, project management or have experience in project management, this might be a great opportunity for you to join the team.

Working within the Facilities and Infrastructure team, as a Junior Project Manager, you will be supporting and coordinating activities that support the Facilities and Infrastructure team under the guidance of the Head of Engineering Projects. You will be responsible for coordination of project works, supporting Engineering Project Managers, updating of the project works register, monitoring Key performance indicators (KPIs) across all engineering projects and working with team members to meet goals by specific deadlines. Supporting Facilities and Infrastructure, the post holder will support operational activities including provide coordination of monthly service partner meetings, managing internal stakeholder project meetings and working towards delivery of own assigned projects. Your role will also involve manager customer and partner relationships from project authorisation and initiation through to project closure, ensuring regular communication between the teams is met.

What you will be doing… 

As a Junior Project Manager at the Crick, you will: 

Oversight of all project activities, working with Head of Engineering Projects to assign duties and assisting the team so that required tasks are completed in an orderly and timely manner.

Manage the Project works register, working with the Head of Engineering Projects to ensure information is up to date for monthly reporting

Maintain consistent and documented compliance with all relevant Health and Safety, quality and best practice requirements.

Monitoring/tracking the Engineering Project Team deliverables, ensuring all actions are completed.

Arrange and manage internal stakeholder meetings and steering groups

Track & manage contemplated change notices and change orders in the database

Skills and experience we are looking for in our BRF Research Officer/Support Technician????:

Educated to degree level in business administration, project management, or a relevant subject depending on the industry (Desirable)

Experience of working in a structured project environment and a good understanding of the project lifecycle

Awareness of projects as part of a wider portfolio; supporting the tracking and reporting of multiple projects from inception to transition to operation

Experience of building relationships and collaborating with a broad set of stakeholders - to Head of Department level as norm, and Director by exception

Experience of tracking and prioritising multiple projects through to completion

Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast paced environment, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team

What will you receive?  

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: 

Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. 

Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. 

Health & Well-being: 

24/7 GP consultation services. 

Occupational health services and mental health support programs. 

Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. 

Work-Life Balance: 

Back-up care for dependents. 

Childcare support allowance. 

Annual leave purchase options. 

Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

Perks: 

Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. 

Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. 

Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression. 

Closing date: 6th April 2025

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Junior Engineering Project Manager, please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

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