We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dawar Khan as Junior Project Manager, following the successful completion of our Graduate Management Trainee programme.
Over the past two years, Dawar has demonstrated a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Through rotations across multiple functions, including Engineering and Commercial Operations, he has gained valuable experience while contributing to process improvements, cross-departmental initiatives, and operational efficiency projects.
An Electrical Engineer with a Master's degree in Control Systems, Dawar brings a strong technical foundation to his new role. Throughout the programme, he has developed expertise in engineering, automation, and project delivery, complemented by a proactive approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.
Reflecting on his journey, Dawar described the experience as:
"A transformative, rewarding and truly fulfilling journey."
During the programme, Dawar built a strong reputation for working effectively with colleagues across technical, operational, and commercial teams. His involvement in PSA and automation projects, combined with his ability to coordinate across functions, has helped prepare him for a career in project management.
As Junior Project Manager, Dawar will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects across the business, with a particular focus on automation and cross-functional initiatives. Working closely with internal teams and stakeholders, he will help drive successful project outcomes while continuing to develop his project management expertise.
Having successfully completed the Graduate Management Trainee programme, Dawar shared his reflections on the past two years, the experiences that accelerated his growth, and his excitement for the next chapter of his career at UNICAT.
How would you describe your experience in three words?
A Transformative, Rewarding and Truly Fulfilling Journey.
How has the scheme helped you grow professionally?
Over the past two years, this program has been instrumental in shaping me both professionally and personally. Rotating across multiple departments gave me a broader understanding of the business, strengthened my ability to collaborate across teams and helped me develop a tailored approach to my transition into a Junior Project Manager. My first year laid a strong foundation across different functions, while my second-year elevated things further - working on the PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) project and managing automation jobs pushed me beyond my comfort zone and accelerated my growth in ways I never anticipated.
What excites you the most about becoming a Junior Project Manager?
What excites me most is the opportunity to take everything I have learned over the past two years and put it into full practice. Having worked across multiple departments and gained hands-on experience with projects like PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) and various automation jobs, I feel genuinely ready to step into this role with confidence. I am most looking forward to leading projects end to end, continuing to grow within an incredibly supportive team and making a real and lasting impact within the business. This feels like the natural next step in what has already been an incredible journey.
Please join us in congratulating Dawar on this well-deserved achievement and wishing him every success in his new role. We look forward to seeing his continued growth and contribution to the business.
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