Technical Project Manager

eXcent UK Ltd; Copythorne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

eXcent UK Ltd. is seeking a dynamic Technical Project Manager with engineering experience to bridge client needs and internal capabilities. You will interpret client requirements, develop detailed technical specifications, and generate accurate and comprehensive quotations for aerospace projects.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to contribute to design solutions across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• General knowledge in engineering is essential and full training will be provided.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Ability to multi-task while staying detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with clients to understand technical and commercial needs.
• Decipher and interpret customer requirements, drawings, and specifications (RFQs, RFPs).
• Identify key deliverables, compliance standards (e.g., AS9100), and timelines.
• Translate client requirements into clear internal technical specifications.
• Collaborate with design and supply chain teams to ensure feasibility and alignment with capabilities.
• Ensure specifications meet tooling standards, including tolerances, materials, and usage conditions.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and formal, comprehensive quotations, factoring in material, labour, and subcontracting.
• Develop and manage proposals, ensuring they are commercially viable and technically sound.
• Follow up with clients on proposals and adjust scope or pricing as required.
• Act as the central liaison between sales, engineering, supply chain, and procurement teams.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Relationship building

Multitasking

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Technical Project Manager with proven experience in engineering. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between customer requirements and internal capabilities. The successful candidate will play a critical role in interpreting client needs, developing detailed technical specifications, and generating accurate and competitive and comprehensive quotations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage directly with clients to understand technical and commercial needs.
• Decipher and interpret customer requirements, drawings, and specifications (RFQs, RFPs).
• Identify key deliverables, compliance standards (e.g., AS9100), and timelines.
• Translate client requirements into clear internal technical specifications.
• Collaborate with design and supply chain teams to ensure feasibility and alignment with capabilities.
• Ensure specifications meet tooling standards, including tolerances, materials, and usage conditions.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and formal, comprehensive quotations, factoring in material, labour, and subcontracting.
• Develop and manage proposals, ensuring they are commercially viable and technically sound.
• Follow up with clients on proposals and adjust scope or pricing as required.
• Act as the central liaison between sales, engineering, supply chain, and procurement teams.

The Ideal Bid Manager will have the following skills and experience:

• General Knowledge in the fields of engineering is essential - full training will be provided.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• The ability to multi-task whilst remaining detail orientated.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking company. You will work on exciting projects in the aerospace industry, have direct input into design solutions, and enjoy flexibility through hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

KEY WORDS:

• Technical Project Manager
• Design Project Manager
• Engineering Project Manager
• Design Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Bid Management
• Tender Management
• Technical Design
• Project Development