Project Manager

Orion Electrotech; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Training & development

Challenging projects

International travel

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the development of complex, next-generation engineering solutions. Hybrid working with a strong emphasis on coordinating multidisciplinary teams and delivering on time while meeting regulatory and quality standards.

The role requires a technical background, proven project management experience in engineering, and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with special purpose machinery.
• Demonstrable project management experience within an engineering environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams and projects.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Familiarity with quality management processes and controlled development environments.
• Competent user of project management and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across the product development lifecycle.
• Drive project planning, scheduling, risk management, and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout development activities.
• Ensure product specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements are met.
• Support the creation, review, and management of technical documentation.
• Coordinate development testing, validation, and verification activities.
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and implement improvements to development processes and project delivery methods.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teams

Communication

Organisation

Quality management

Office tools

Fast-paced delivery

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

CAD systems

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Technical Project Manager Up to £75,000 DOE Hybrid working

Lead the Development of Innovative Engineering Solutions

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join a growing engineering organisation and play a key role in the development of complex, next-generation products. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will drive projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring technical, commercial, quality, and regulatory requirements are achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically-minded project manager who enjoys collaborating with engineering teams, influencing stakeholders, and delivering innovative solutions in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across the product development lifecycle.
• Drive project planning, scheduling, risk management, and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout development activities.
• Ensure product specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements are met.
• Support the creation, review, and management of technical documentation.
• Coordinate development testing, validation, and verification activities.
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and implement improvements to development processes and project delivery methods.

About You

You will have a strong technical background combined with proven project management experience within an engineering or technology-driven environment.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with special purpose machinery
• Demonstrable project management experience within an engineering environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams and projects.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Familiarity with quality management processes and controlled development environments.
• Competent user of project management and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced setting.

Desirable

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, automation, manufacturing, or systems engineering.
• Experience with CAD systems, simulation tools, or design-for-manufacture principles.
• Exposure to ERP systems.
• Professional membership or registration with a recognised engineering institution.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and innovative engineering projects.
• Occasional international travel.

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