Senior Project Manager

Ensera Design; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in Bristol is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple medical device development projects. The ideal candidate possesses strong commercial understanding and will work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals. This role offers a salary of up to £65,000 and the possibility of remote working arrangements.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

25 days of annual leave plus options

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Death in service

Training and development opportunities

Social activities and team events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing multiple projects in regulated environments.
• Comfortable in presenting project bid documents to clients.
• Experience in collaborating with other Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to team members.
• Lead assigned projects independently.
• Ensure clients receive timely updates.

Skills

Experience in medical device development

Project management

Strong commercial acumen

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

About Us

Kinneir Dufort (KD) is a world-class user-centred innovation and product development consultancy, specializing in the medical and consumer health sectors. As part of the SteriPack Group, we collaborate globally with contract manufacturing facilities in Europe, the USA, and Asia, alongside additional design and product development teams in New Jersey and Colorado.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our talented team and contribute to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with proven experience in medical product development and consultancy environments, who is comfortable managing multiple projects with varying timescales. Our Project Management team work collaboratively with our expertise teams to ensure clients receive timely and consistent updates. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and demonstrate the ability to foster and maintain robust client relationships. Responsibilities include providing guidance and support to team members as well as independently leading assigned projects.

About you

You’ll be passionate about achieving project success. Our Project Managers play a crucial role within a collaborative and effective team, working alongside multidisciplinary teams assembled for specific contracts. Therefore, it is essential to be a natural collaborator with a disciplined approach, capable of prioritising tasks effectively and consistently delivering high‑quality work.

The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of the commercial aspects of project delivery, recognising the impact on both our clients and KD. This role requires an individual who can share their knowledge and expertise while being receptive to learning from our skilled team. The ideal candidate will possess leadership abilities combined with an approachable, down‑to‑earth demeanour that fosters trust and enthusiasm among team members and clients. Experience in coaching, mentoring, or line management is beneficial but not mandatory. Additionally, the successful candidate will collaborate with clients to define their needs and ensure clear communication regarding project status at every stage.

Joining our team as a Senior Project Manager, you'll contribute your wealth of experience to our projects. Your background may span across medical device development, design consultancy or device development projects in a regulated industry. If you bring one or more of these, then we want to speak to you!

Your skills and experience

While it is not necessary to meet all of these points, please ensure that you meet most of them before applying.

Essential criteria

• Experience in multiple medical device development projects or product development in regulated markets.
• Experience in managing multi‑disciplinary projects that have external clients.
• Experience authoring and presenting statements of work or project bid documents to clients or senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience collaborating with other Project Managers.
• Strong commercial understanding from a company and client perspective.

Desirable criteria

• A calm, level‑headed approach to managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• A people person with experience implementing various project management approaches; including mentoring and directing other team members.
• Experience in working to specific standards e.g. ISO9001 & ISO13485.
• Capable of establishing strong client relationships, committed to a results‑oriented approach, and dedicated to continuous professional development.

For this role we are considering a salary of up to £65,000, although for the right candidates we would be willing to explore a figure above this. As part of your application, we will ask you to state your desired salary. If you would like to discuss your salary expectations in more detail, then please reach out.

Why work with us?

KD offers interesting and varied work combined and a supportive team culture to provide a stimulating environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and learn from others. We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers, taking into account the role, needs of the individual and the team.

We recognise that we are only as good as our people and we know how important it is to support our team.

Benefits

• Performance‑related company‑wide bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon‑Thu, 9:30am–12:00pm & 2:00pm–4:00pm; Fri, 9:30am–12:00pm).
• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Salary exchange pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform.
• Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes.
• Death in service (x4 gross salary).
• Training and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge‑sharing sessions.
• A free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company‑wide meeting.
• Free breakfast every Wednesday and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team‑organised activities, summer and Christmas parties, and more.

About us

KD is based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state‑of‑the‑art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we’re just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside, and St. Nick’s Markets.

We are proud of our values:

• Find a way: We work as one team, combining our knowledge and experience to unite around a shared goal. We trust each other and do what’s needed to get things done and exceed expectations.
• Pull together: We believe anything is possible. When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward.
• Care: We act with integrity, take pride in our work, and support each other. We each play our part to make a positive impact for our customers, our colleagues and our planet.

Our diverse, multidisciplinary team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and beyond. Together, we deliver cutting‑edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start‑ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics.

Do we sound like a good match for you?

If you’d like to apply or discuss the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you think you might be the right person for us but want an informal chat first then get in touch via [e-mail].

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy if we have a high level of applications. We look forward to hearing from you!

At KD we believe that designing for people means including all people, starting with the team behind the work. Our human‑centred design ethos is rooted in empathy, and our values - pull together, find a way, and care - guide us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we design for. If you meet the skills and experience for this role, we welcome your application - whatever your background, identity, or path into design. What matters to us is that you share our belief in purposeful, people‑first design.