Project Manager in Bristol

Energy Jobline ZR; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Bristol is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex engineering programmes from development through validation into production. This hands-on role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers and commercial teams to ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years delivering engineered products, with a strong planning mindset and stakeholder skills. Experience in electrification or related tech sectors is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience delivering complex engineered products.
• Engineering, electronics, automotive, energy, mobility or similar background.
• Strong programme planning and delivery experience.
• Technical confidence to work with engineering teams.
• Experience taking products through development, validation and production.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end engineering and product programmes.
• Own programme plans, milestones, risks and KPIs.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and external partners.
• Drive programme reviews, actions and issue resolution.
• Manage cost, timing, quality and technical change.
• Support BOM, supplier and manufacturing readiness.
• Coordinate certification, compliance and validation activities.
• Provide clear programme updates to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Programme management

Engineering background

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Job DescriptionProject Manager Bristol Full Time Permanent £50,000 - £55,000 We’re working with an exciting, fast-growing technology business developing innovative products within the electrification and advanced engineering space. They’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of complex product programmes from engineering development through validation, industrialisation and into production. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys working closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers and commercial teams, rather than a purely process‑driven PMO position.

The role

• Managing end-to-end engineering and product programmes
• Owning programme plans, milestones, risks and delivery KPIs
• Coordinating engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and external partners
• Driving programme reviews, actions and issue resolution
• Managing cost, timing, quality and technical change
• Supporting BOM, supplier and manufacturing readiness
• Coordinating certification, compliance and validation activities
• Providing clear programme updates to senior stakeholders

About you

• 5 years’ experience delivering complex engineered products
• A background in engineering, electronics, automotive, energy, mobility or similar
• Strong programme planning and delivery experience
• The technical confidence to work closely with engineering teams
• Experience taking products through development, validation and production
• Strong stakeholder, supplier and risk management skills
• A practical, hands‑on approach and a high level of ownership
• Experience within electrification, embedded systems, technology start‑ups, scale‑ups or investor/grant-backed environments would be advantageous.

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to join a growing technology business at an exciting stage of its development, with the chance to have genuine ownership of programmes and make a visible impact on product delivery.