Materials Development Project Leader

Cranleigh STEM; London Borough of Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working – 3 days on-site

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

5% matched pension contribution

Company sick pay and Cycle to Work

Opportunities for international travel

Zusammenfassung

Cranleigh STEM is seeking a Materials Development Project Leader in South London. You will own technical projects at the intersection of materials science, product development and innovation, leading from early research to commercialisation.

You will collaborate with R&D, engineering and commercial teams, suppliers, and partners across the UK, Europe and US to influence how new materials are developed and brought to market.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in industrial materials development and polymers.
• Experience coordinating technical development activities and working with suppliers/external partners.
• Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Engineering or related discipline; PhD not essential.

Aufgaben

• Lead projects from early-stage research through scale-up and commercialisation.
• Coordinate R&D, engineering and commercial teams; manage resources and timelines.
• Evaluate material performance and solve technical challenges to move projects forward.

Kenntnisse

Industrial materials development

Polymers

Polyurethanes

Elastomers

Ausbildung

Materials Science or Chemistry degree

Polymer Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Enjoy developing new materials, but want more influence over where those ideas go?

Perhaps you’re an experienced Materials Scientist or Polymer Engineer who’s ready to take greater ownership of technical projects, without stepping away from the science that interests you.

We’re working exclusively with an established, innovation-led materials technology business in South London that’s investing in new materials, product development and emerging technologies.

They’re looking for a Materials Development Project Leader to help turn promising ideas into commercially successful products.

Why is this an interesting opportunity?

You’ll work at the intersection of materials science, product development and technical innovation, leading projects from early-stage research through to scale-up and commercialisation.

Working with R&D, engineering and commercial teams, alongside suppliers and development partners across the UK, Europe and US, you’ll have the opportunity to influence how new materials are developed and brought to market.

You’ll explore emerging technologies, evaluate material performance, solve technical challenges and coordinate the people and resources needed to move projects forward.

It’s a role that combines technical depth with project ownership, offering the opportunity to see your work translated into real products across a variety of industries.

What experience will you need?

We’re interested in people with a strong background in industrial materials development, particularly polymers, polyurethanes, elastomers, thermoplastics, foams or related advanced materials.

You’ll have experience coordinating technical development activities, working with suppliers or external partners, and helping move materials from research towards commercial applications.

A degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Engineering or a related discipline is important, although a PhD isn’t essential.

You don’t need to have held a formal Project Leader title, but you’ll need the confidence to make technical decisions, manage competing priorities and bring different teams together.

What’s on offer?

• Hybrid working – typically 3 days on-site in South London
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• 5% matched pension contribution
• Company sick pay and Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunities for international travel