Project Manager (Projects and Grants Lead)

Who are we?

Seloxium Limited is a specialist critical metals recovery business, working with industrial manufacturers and mining operations to recover high-value materials from waste streams.  

We are a fast-paced company at an exciting stage of development, scaling our operations across an R&D laboratory facility in Oxford and a pilot processing plant in the Northeast of England.   

As we grow, we are looking for an experienced and highly organised Projects and Grants Lead to coordinate our portfolio of technical, commercial and grant-funded projects. This is a key role that will bring teams together, establish clear project ownership and ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with contractual and funding requirements.

Requirements

Reporting to the COO, the successful Projects and Grants Lead will take responsibility for coordinating Seloxium’s portfolio of technical development, pilot deployment, customer, commercial and grant-funded projects.  

Working across research and development, engineering, operations, commercial and finance teams, you will translate and monitor strategic priorities and contractual commitments into clear, achievable delivery plans. You will ensure that responsibilities, dependencies, budgets, risks and deadlines are understood and actively managed.  

This is a hands-on role. You will establish efficient project management systems while moving between detailed project planning, cross-functional coordination, external stakeholders, grant administration and reporting to senior leadership.  

Our Projects and Grants Lead plays an important role in supporting new grant applications and managing awarded projects. This will include coordinating partner contributions, developing credible work plans and Gantt charts with associated budgets and staffing ensuring that technical, financial and administrative deliverables are completed to the required standard. 

You will be a success in this role if:  

You know about: 

• Project Portfolio Management  

• Project Controls and Governance  

• Grant Applications, Delivery and Compliance   

• Cross-Functional Leadership  

• Pilot, Customer and Commercial Projects  

• Budget and Resource Coordination  

 You have: 

• A Degree in engineering, science, or a related discipline  

• Demonstrable experience in project or programme management  

• Experience with grant-funded projects  

You like: 

• Getting stuck in – this is a hands-on, individual contribution role 

• A high-impact role at the centre of growth and commercialisation plans  

• The opportunity to shape how the company plans, governs and delivers its project portfolio  

• Exposure to innovative critical metals recovery projects spanning R&D, industrial scale-up and commercial deployment  

• The opportunity to work directly with the CEO, senior leadership, customers, funders and industrial partners  

• Scope to build and lead a wider project delivery function as the company grows 

We think you can demonstrate: 

• Significant senior experience delivering complex projects or programmes in an engineering, industrial, scientific or technology-led environment  

• A strong track record of coordinating multidisciplinary teams and delivering against challenging schedules  

• Experience managing several projects concurrently, with competing priorities and shared resources  

• Practical experience of project planning, budgeting, risk management, governance and reporting  
• Experience supporting or managing publicly funded projects, ideally including Innovate UK and European grant programmes  

• Experience working with external partners, customers, suppliers or consortium members  

• Experience in an SME, start-up or high-growth business 

• Experience of pilot plants, process development, industrial scale-up, capital projects or customer technology deployments 

You might also have:  

• Experience in chemicals, critical minerals, metals recovery, recycling or process industries  

• Experience preparing successful Innovate UK or European grant applications  

• Experience managing collaborative R&D or industrial innovation programmes 

• Experience establishing project management processes within a growing organisation 

• Experience coordinating engineers, chemists and operators, along with equipment suppliers or EPC partners  

• Familiarity with industrial health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements  

• Knowledge of technology readiness levels and the transition from R&D  to pilot and commercial deployment 

If you're ready to make an impact in a purpose-driven company and thrive in an, innovative environment Seloxium is the place for you. 

Our Recruitment Process:

We are committed to delivering a fair, accessible, and supportive recruitment experience for all applicants. Below is a breakdown of what you can expect during our interview process. If there are any adjustments or accommodations we can make to support you along the way, please don't hesitate to let us know:



Benefits

What Seloxium Offers

• A competitive salary
• An excellent employee benefits package, including generous pension, private healthcare and share options
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays plus flexible working around Seloxium's core hours
• Friendly dynamic working environment and employee social events