Project Manager

Matchtech; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager in Marchwood to support the delivery of critical project agreements. You will oversee sample management, coordinate with internal and external partners, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Science or Engineering, strong project management skills, and experience in stakeholder engagement. The role offers a 6-month contract with a competitive pay rate of £29.71 per hour, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of competitive new-categories landscape (training provided).
• Knowledge of Competitor Law (beneficial).
• Experience delivering complex projects or programme work.
• Proven ability to work to strict deadlines with high consequences.

Responsibilities

• Manage samples and materials from end markets and external suppliers.
• Oversee sample storage and documentation per Customs requirements.
• Coordinate data collection for notification documentation.
• Plan import/export processes ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
• Support project planning and timeline tracking.
• Assist with sample analysis and lab activities.
• Prepare NDAs for meetings and data exchanges.
• Support monthly compliance checks and deliver status updates.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise effectively

Education

Degree equivalent to BSc (Hons) Science or BEng (Hons) Engineering

Job description

Job title: Project Manager

Location: Southampton

Contract: 6-month initial contract, with strong potential for extension

Pay: £29.71 per hour (PAYE)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised Project Manager to support the delivery of a key settlement agreement within BAT. This role plays a crucial part in managing sample flows, coordinating cross‑functional information, tracking milestones, and ensuring strict compliance with contractual timelines.

You will work within a small, collaborative team, liaising with internal colleagues end markets, suppliers (including China), and external partners to keep processes running smoothly and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Request and manage samples and materials from BAT end markets and external suppliers, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Oversee sample storage, tracking, labelling, and documentation in line with BAT Customs requirements.
• Coordinate and collect data from multiple functions to support notification documentation.
• Plan and manage import/export processes for devices and consumables, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and tight deadlines.
• Support project planning, timeline tracking, and fulfilment of BAT's obligations.
• Assist with sample analysis, including tear‑down activities.
• Ensure NDAs are prepared and executed ahead of meetings, training sessions, and data exchanges.
• Provide support for monthly compliance checks, prepare meeting materials, and deliver status updates.

Who You'll Work With

You will operate autonomously within a small team and regularly interact with end markets, internal stakeholders, and external partners. Strong relationship‑building and sensitive stakeholder management are essential.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of the competitive new‑categories landscape (training provided after onboarding).
• Knowledge of Competitor Law (beneficial).
• Experience delivering complex projects or programme work.
• Proven ability to work to strict deadlines with high consequences.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong coordination, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively.

Qualifications

• Degree equivalent to BSc (Hons) Science or BEng (Hons) Engineering.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and management experience.
• Project management background.
• Experience delivering new products to market.

If you're detail‑driven, proactive, and ready to contribute to high‑impact projects in a fast‑paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.