Technical Project Manager

RHL; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in London is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead exciting new consumer product launches. The ideal candidate has an engineering background, experience in project management, and strong communication skills. The role is hybrid, with a daily rate of £350 to £420, outside IR35, and a contract period of 3 to 6 months with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in project management or an engineering role.
• Experience managing full lifecycle projects within plastics or consumer products.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Aligning and prioritising daily Engineering tasks and deliverables.
• Driving projects through the full lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Ensuring global teams remain aligned on direction and progress.
• Maintaining project schedules to meet retailer requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Manufacturing processes

MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint)

SolidWorks

Education

Engineering background

Tools

CREO

Job description

Overview

Technical Project Manager - Consumer Product Engineering

Freelance Contract | Outside IR35 | £350 to £420 per day | London (Hybrid, 3 days in office)

We're looking for a Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join our client's Engineering team, driving the delivery of exciting new consumer product launches to market.

Responsibilities

• Aligning and prioritising daily Engineering tasks and deliverables.
• Driving projects through the full lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Ensuring global teams remain aligned on direction, progress, and key issues.
• Maintaining project schedules to meet retailer requirements.
• Leading internal team meetings and setting up project plans.
• Tracking technical issues via the project management system.
• Supporting legacy products and preparing updates for executive reviews.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with 2+ years' experience in project management or an engineering role (project management preferred).
• Experience managing full lifecycle projects within plastics or consumer products a plus.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and limitations.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Skilled in MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint).
• SolidWorks or CREO experience desirable.
• Comfortable working at pace and presenting to senior stakeholders, with board or executive level exposure an advantage.
• Budget management experience desirable but not essential.

The Details

• Contract: 3 - 6 months, with strong potential to extend
• Rate: £350 - £420 per day, outside IR35
• Location: London (hybrid, min. 3 days in office)

If you're ready to take ownership of technical projects and help shape innovative consumer products for market, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please forward your CV and/or portfolio and we'll arrange a call to go through client details and expectations.