Project Manager (Engineering)

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in autonomous technology is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will lead innovative engineering design projects impacting the protection of NATO territories. Join a dedicated team in a dynamic work environment, shaping groundbreaking products and solving complex challenges.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Free breakfast and freshly cooked lunch

Private health care insurance

Pension scheme with matched contribution

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience managing engineering design budgets.
• Strong ability to prioritize and delegate under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver project goals.
• Manage project budgets and technical specifications.
• Identify project risks and prepare documentation.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Engineering background

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of innovative, real world projects across Research and Development and bespoke customer delivery. You’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment that values curiosity, ownership and impact.

This role is predominantly on-site in Prudhoe (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), offering flexible working based on project needs and hands-on time needed.

Your work will play a vital role in protecting the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies.

OpenWorks Engineering develop CUAS, Air Defence and Optical Surveillance, Sensing and Tracking Technology for Defence and Security.

We’ve developed an award winning and innovative drone capture and autonomous optical detection and tracking technology. The systems offer the capability to protect high profile assets, facilities, the public and VIPs from the threats posed by Aerial threats.

We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world.

The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team.

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Our benefits:

• Happy to consider a salary from £55K onwards (depending upon relevant experience)

• Performance related bonus

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays (+ long-service bonus days)

• Free breakfast and a free freshly cooked lunch plus bottomless coffee!

• Private health care insurance

• Death in benefit cover to protect those close to you

• EV car scheme

• Pension scheme (up to 4% matched contribution)

• A high-energy and dynamic work environment, based in the beautiful Northumberland countryside

• A positive company culture - we enable change, encourage challenge and demonstrate commitment

Main responsibilities:

As a Project Manager, your top priorities will be to build strong, collaborative relationships with Principal Engineers and the wider engineering team, ensuring alignment and trust across projects.

You'll take ownership of leading complex engineering design projects, driving them from concept through to delivery. To succeed, you'll also develop a deep technical understanding of our autonomous optics products, enabling you to make informed decisions and guide your team effectively.

This role is predominantly on-site, offering flexible working based on project needs and hands on requirements.

You’ll be:

• Leading a multidisciplinary team within engineering to deliver project goals

• Work alongside Systems Engineers to define project detail

• Working to project deadlines

• Managing project budgets

• Working to technical requirements specifications

• Identifying project risks and mitigation strategies

• Preparing and updating project documentation

• Progress reporting

• Handling customer communication where required

What we’re looking for:

• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality in everything you do

• Engineering background

• Project management experience

• Experience managing engineering design budgets

• Excellent time and task management skills

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to change

• Strong ability to prioritise effectively and delegate tasks under pressure

• Creative and practical problem solving skills

• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership

• Confident in identifying and mitigating technical risks

• Strong internal and external communication skills

What you’ll get:

• Autonomy to lead diverse project teams across real world tech challenges

• Opportunity to help shape ground breaking autonomous optics products

• Meaningful and technically complex problems with tangible impact

• Exposure to international settings and cutting edge applications

• A culture that rewards initiative, curiosity and ownership

As a small, high-performance team (with approx 60 people), we offer the opportunity for a professional to have autonomy and responsibility. You’ll directly see the impact of your efforts.

More about us:

Vision

Help protect the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies

Mission

Be a world-leading provider of autonomous technology for Surveillance applications and Defence

Values

Be a Good Egg: Earn respect, have mutual trust and be honest

Do cool stuff: We develop cool tech with an awesome team, and we get stuff done

Be empowered: We are autonomous, reliable and take personal responsibility

We are one team: Look out for each other and the team

Things go wrong: Fail fast, learn and move on

Have fun: We’re doing amazing things with passionate people