Project Manager (Engineering and Performance Powertrain Projects); R01-01-0127

Are you ready to take charge of high-profile engineering and performance powertrain projects? We have an outstanding opportunity for a Project Manager to lead the planning, execution and delivery of cutting-edge engineering programmes that push the limits of performance and innovation.

In this role, you will:

• Manage complex engineering and engine-based powertrain projects from concept to completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment.
• Keep projects on track; delivering on time, on budget and to the highest standards.
• Engage and manage stakeholders, ensuring every decision supports our strategic goals.

You’ll be the driving force that transforms technical ambition into successful real-world solutions. Strong leadership, exceptional communication skills and proven project management expertise will be your tools to inspire teams, overcome challenges and deliver results that make an impact.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at bringing people together and want to lead projects that shape the future of performance engineering, this is your opportunity to make it happen.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Management:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, milestones, resources and budgets.
• Define success criteria and ensure alignment with stakeholders on project deliverables.
• Identify risks, dependencies, constraints and implement mitigation strategies.

Team Leadership:

• Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines.
• Assign responsibilities, monitor team performance and provide guidance to ensure efficiency.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across team members to meet project objectives.
• Collaborate closely, and in alignment, with the Project Technical Lead to plan, execute, control and monitor optimal project behaviours, activities and outcomes.

Execution & Progress Monitoring:

• Oversee project execution, ensuring progress aligns with plans, schedules and budgets.
• Track and report on project performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Address roadblocks and implement corrective actions to keep the project on track.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, including clients, external partners, suppliers, management and team members.
• Facilitate regular project updates, meetings and reviews to ensure clear communication.
• Manage stakeholder expectations; balancing technical and business needs.

Resource Management:

• Ensure optimal allocation of resources; including personnel, tools and materials.
• Coordinate with procurement and external vendors to meet project requirements.
• Monitor resource usage and adjust plans as needed to achieve project goals.

Project Delivery & Closure:

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are completed on schedule and to budget.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and best practices.
• Archive all relevant project documentation and support closure of contractual agreements.

Essential Skills for this Role

Key Competencies:

• Clear strategic thinking and problem-solving under time pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and focus on delivering results.
• Passion for performance, innovation and competition.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Project Management, Business).
• Proven experience leading significant and complex projects, preferably within an engineering or technical environment ideally with the performance powertrain development field.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience inf project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• High level of proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Certification in project management (e.g. PRINCE2) is preferred
• Desirable (not essential): Working knowledge of Japanese and/or French; enabling effective collaboration with our international teams and global stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career growth and training opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive and dynamic work environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join our team, working hours are Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm. Due to the location, we recommend applicants have access to their own vehicle.

Competitive salary in line with experience and market rates, with full details provided at the point of initial contact.

Closing Date for applications: 30th November 2025

We can’t wait to hear from you!

If you are passionate about engineering and want a great career in motorsport, please send your CV and covering letter to our recruiting team, and quote ref HR2025-R01-01-0127:

The HR Department Gibson Technology Ltd

Main Street, Repton, Derbyshire DE65 6NZ

Email: careers@gibsontech.co.uk

No agencies please. Agencies enquiring about working with us please contact the above email address in the first instance. Thank you.

Job satisfaction is our number one priority, we provide a collaborative, supportive and dynamic working environment.

We offer a wide range of benefits to all our employees:

Group Personal Pension Scheme
Employees can join the pension scheme upon starting and the company will match your pension contributions up to 7.5%.

Private Medical Insurance
After a qualifying period you will become eligible to join the private medical insurance, this includes family cover.

Free Car Parking
Free parking is available at our engineering facility.

Training Opportunities
We believe in keeping our employees up to date with the latest research, tools and information that are available to the market. You will be given extensive in house training.

Career Development
We regularly promote allowing individuals the opportunity to progress within their chosen career path. Many Senior Engineers started with the Company as Technicians or Graduate Engineers.

Remuneration
We offer a competitive salary.