Project Manager

Aston University • birmingham, england • Posted June 20, 2026

Position Overview

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 25 June 2026

InterviewDate: Thursday 09 July 2026

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ReleaseDate: Friday 22 May 2026

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Programme Manager to support the delivery of the flagshipSmartCharprogramme, a five-year, EPSRC funded research programme focused on developing self-sensing, low-carbon concrete infrastructure through the integration ofbiochar materials, advanced fibre optic sensing, and digital technologies.

SmartChar brings togetherthree leading universities and a wide network of industrial partnersto deliver a highly integrated programme spanningmaterials innovation, digital sensing, structural performance, and sustainability systems.

The Programme Manager will play a central role in ensuring theeffective coordination, governance, and deliveryof the programme. Working closely with the Principal Investigator and work package leads, the po...