PLM Consultant

PLM; Litchurch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PLM is seeking a talented PLM Consultant to work with clients across engineering, manufacturing and lifecycle management to translate needs into practical PLM solutions.

You will design, configure and implement PLM systems, lead workshops, and deliver training while building long-term client relationships in a fast-growing PE-backed tech environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in consultancy or a similar client-facing role.
• Understanding of PLM, digital transformation or engineering software environments.
• Experience with PTC solutions such as Windchill, Creo or ThingWorx.
• A background in IT, industrial design, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing.
• Ability to gather requirements and translate them into practical solutions.
• Basic project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and implement PLM solutions that improve product data and workflows.
• Translate client requirements into clear PLM recommendations and solution designs.
• Configure PLM systems to match client workflows.
• Lead implementation activity, keeping projects on track against timelines and budgets.
• Deliver training and workshops to help client teams get the most from the system.
• Provide technical support and act as an escalation point for PLM issues.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the project.
• Stay current on PLM trends, best practice and digital transformation technologies.

Skills

PLM

Consulting

Client-facing

Requirements gathering

Workshop facilitation

Tools

Windchill

Creo

ThingWorx

Job description

digital twins, and immersive solutions. Their platforms integrate seamlessly with best-in-class CAD, PLM, and simulation tools, helping some of the world's largest engineering and manufacturing brands bridge the physical and digital worlds. Earlier this year, the company welcomed two new majority owners, marking the start of a new growth phase as it strengthens its position as a leading global partner for digital engineering solutions. The company has also recently been certified as a Great Place to Work.

What will your day to day look like?

You’ll work closely with clients to understand their product lifecycle challenges, then design, configure and implement PLM solutions that improve how their teams manage product data, workflows and engineering processes. Gather and analyse client requirements across product development, manufacturing and lifecycle management Translate business needs into clear PLM recommendations and solution designs Configure PLM systems to match client workflows

• business rules and industry requirements
• Support software installation, configuration, customisation and data migration
• Integrate PLM solutions with wider enterprise systems such as ERP, CAD, CRM and IoT platforms
• Lead implementation activity, keeping projects on track against timelines and budgets
• Deliver training and workshops to help client teams get the most from the system
• Provide technical support and act as an escalation point for PLM-related issues
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the project
• Stay current on PLM trends, best practice and emerging digital transformation technologies

This role will suit you if you...

• 2-4 years' experience in consultancy or a similar client-facing role
• Understanding of PLM, digital transformation or engineering software environments
• Experience with PTC solutions such as Windchill, Creo or ThingWorx
• A background in IT, industrial design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing or a related field
• Ability to gather requirements and translate them into practical solution recommendations
• Basic project management experience
• Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Confidence running workshops, training sessions and client conversations
• Strong listening skills and solid consulting acumen
• Self-driven, proactive and comfortable managing your own workload
• Ability to adapt to different client environments and project requirements
• A drive to keep developing your technical and consulting skills

You’re at your best solving the bigger problem, not just configuring software. You want to understand how a customer works, spot where the friction lies, and help shape a solution that genuinely improves how they operate. As a PLM Consultant, you’ll work closely with clients across engineering, manufacturing, and industrial environments, understanding their needs and turning them into practical digital engineering solutions. You’ll bring both technical know-how and a consultative mindset, giving you real ownership over the customer journey and the decisions behind each solution. You’ll be joining a growing business with a close-knit team, where your ideas and input genuinely matter. If you enjoy building strong client relationships, solving complex problems, and want a role that’s more consultative than purely technical, this could be a great next step. Who’s it for and what’s in it for you? Our client is a PE-backed technology innovator at the forefront of 3D visualisation