Technical Project Mgr / Business Development Officer -Automotive- Coventry - £30-£40k DOE
Our client is a research organisation that specialises in advanced automotive research - specifically weight reduction, autonomous vehicles (CAV), electrification technologies. It performs valuable R&D partnerships for industry OEMs, tier 1 and academic organisations. This role is technical in nature and would suit a qualified engineer with commercial acumen.

What you will do:
This role reports to the Business Development Manager and is part of a small team.

Establish and maintain relationships with current and potential customers.
Analyse future project opportunities through networking, events and maintaining/developing relationships.
Interpret client needs and work with internal engineers to create scope of work
Set up meetings, workshops, networking events to showcase how the centre can assist potential partners
Contribute to the content of proposals
Manage tenders simultaneously. Responsibility stretches from target identification through to appointment of Project manager

What you will need:

2i degree ideally in engineering or an analytic subject
Some industry or research experience (ideally automotive) with either lightweight materials, HEV/EV, batteries, autonomous vehicles (CAV). At least being able to demonstrate some knowledge of industry trends in these areas and show capability to learn quickly
Excellent inter personal skills - oral and written English, making presentations, MS Office, networking

What you will get:

Excellent salary and benefits package
Ongoing training and development.
The chance to work in excellent facilities.
Career advancement.

Applications
Suitably qualified and experienced engineers should apply today by either calling Jeff Lane on +44 (0)1384 446108 or by emailing their CV and covering letter