Senior Project Manager

Renishaw plc; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the City of Edinburgh to lead hardware and software design projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years project management experience and strong skills in stakeholder engagement and communication. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Subsidised onsite restaurants

Free parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance of 12 times annual salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management (3+ years).
• Track record of delivering complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver projects on time.
• Develop detailed project plans and resource allocations.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve issues.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in engineering, science, or mathematics

APM PMQ certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Job Description

Location Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire

Salary between £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Renishaw plc is a world‑renowned British engineering and scientific technology company, headquartered in Gloucestershire. It specialises in high‑precision metrology, manufacturing systems, additive manufacturing, and healthcare technologies. With over 5,000 employees worldwide, including more than 3,000 in the UK, Renishaw is a FTSE 250 company recognised for its innovation and global reach.

As part of the ongoing growth of Renishaw's Spectroscopy Products Division, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead hardware and software design projects associated with new product development.

We seek an individual with proven project management experience. The ideal candidate will create detailed project plans for complex, high‑impact hard‑tech projects and lead cross‑functional teams to ensure timely delivery. Strong stakeholder engagement at all levels and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

This role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary with benefits and the opportunity for future career development.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional project teams to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations overing product inception to productionisation.
• Own project milestones
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve issues proactively.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure alignment with business goals and strategic priorities.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership, including performance metrics, timelines, progress reports, and strategic recommendations.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in project management (3+ years).
• Proven track record of delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and proactive problem solver.
• Excellent computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with project management tools for example Confluence and Jira.
• Certification in project management, e.g. APM PMQ.
• Full driving licence.

Desirable Requirements

• Degree in a relevant engineering, science, or mathematical discipline.
• Previous experience working in hard tech.

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we're committed to your future career. We also offer a highly desirable benefits package, including a 9% non‑contributory pension and a discretionary annual bonus.

• Subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops.
• Free parking.
• Car sharing scheme.
• 24‑hour fitness centres (not available at all sites).

We also promote a healthy work‑life balance with a hybrid working policy and variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust, and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

To learn more about our benefits, please click here.

At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a diverse and talented workforce. Through an inclusive culture where all employees can be themselves, we achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.

If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to still apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team at 01453 524600 or [e-mail].

To find out more about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw, please click here.

Employment Type: Permanent

Time Type: Full time

Requisition Number: R8460 Senior Project Manager (Open)