At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering competitions and ensure high-quality project delivery.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 26 days holiday, birthday off, and health cover.
- Other info: Hybrid working with opportunities for continuous training and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in exciting engineering events while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in event operations and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 43000 - 43000 £ per year.
About the Role
Senior Projects Executive – Competitions (12‑Month Maternity Cover) – Birdcage Walk, London (with hybrid working).
Full‑time fixed‑term maternity contract of approximately 12 months.
The Role
As a Senior Projects Executive, you will lead successful delivery of our engineering competitions, ensuring projects and events are delivered to the highest standards and achieve their strategic objectives.
You will take ownership of Formula Student, overseeing its full annual lifecycle from planning through to live delivery, working within budgets and project plans to lead project teams, monitor performance, drive innovation, and ensure objectives, funding commitments and key deliverables are achieved.
You will also be responsible for on‑site event operations, overseeing venues, suppliers, budgets, procurement, registrations and onsite delivery, acting as the main point of contact for competitors, volunteers and other participants.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of other competitions and operational projects as required.
- Produce data and reports to support strategic planning and performance monitoring.
- Build strong relationships with committees, volunteers and key stakeholders.
- Organise committee meetings, prepare agendas and produce accurate minutes.
About You
- Demonstrable end‑to‑end event operations experience, ideally delivering large‑scale events and projects.
- Experience of managing budgets to achieve targets and maximise value.
- Experience building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage at all levels.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to use your own initiative.
- Willingness to travel regularly, including frequent overnight stays.
- The Benefits
- Salary of circa £43,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- 26 days’ holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
- An extra day off for your birthday.
- Stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance and private health cover.
- Continuous training and career development.
- Well‑being benefits to encourage a healthy work‑life balance.
- Equal Opportunities
Webrecruit and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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Senior Projects Executive - Competitions (12-Month Maternity Cover) in London employer: The Institution of Mechanical Engineers
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London with hybrid working options. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a strong commitment to professional development and wellbeing, including continuous training and a range of health benefits. Joining IMechE means being part of a prestigious institution that values innovation and diversity, providing a unique opportunity to lead impactful engineering competitions while enhancing your career in a supportive and inclusive culture.
Contact Details:
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Recruitment Team
