Technical Project Manager

Probus Recruitment Ltd; Morecambe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a high-value manufacturing role in healthcare. This position offers £60,000 - £65,000 per annum plus benefits, including a performance-related bonus and private medical insurance. The ideal candidate will lead large-scale projects, manage cross-functional teams, and maintain stakeholder engagement. Requires strong technical background and project management skills, preferably in regulated industries. Hybrid working is available, providing flexibility.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in technical project management.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage full product lifecycle in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale medical product development and manufacturing projects.
• Manage timelines, budgets, deliverables, and risk assessments.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Technical/Engineering Background

Project Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or Industrial Design

Tools

3D Modelling/CAD

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Location: North Lancashire, Nr Lancaster (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + Holidays

About the Company

We are proud to be working with a true market leader in advanced products and systems for the health care and medical industries, with over 3,500 employees across multiple global sites. The UK operation, based in Lancashire, has recently received £12m investment in machinery, clean room facilities, and full site refurbishment.

With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and engineering excellence, they are continuing to invest in their people, technologies, and facilities to remain a leader in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

The Role

As Technical Project Manager, you will take ownership of multiple high-value manufacturing projects, some valued at over £8 million. Leading the full lifecycle from concept through to commercial launch. You will manage cross-functional teams, liaise with stakeholders across departments and international colleagues in Europe, and ensure all project goals are met from technical, strategic, and regulatory standpoints.

This is a pivotal leadership role in a regulated environment, ideal for someone from a medical device, healthcare manufacturing, or high-volume injection moulded product background.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale medical product development and manufacturing projects
• Manage timelines, budgets, deliverables, and risk assessments
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and clients
• Oversee design reviews, V&V testing, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Regulatory, Operations, Quality)
• Ensure smooth design transfer and integration into production & supply chain
• Provide status updates to senior leadership and European HQ
• Maintain accurate documentation and project records
• Occasionally travel to support international collaboration and project delivery

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in technical project management
• Strong technical/engineering background (degree in Engineering or Industrial Design)
• Proven ability to manage full product lifecycle in regulated environments
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Skilled in project planning, documentation, and issue resolution

Desirable:

• Experience in Healthcare, medical device manufacturing or regulated industries
• Understanding of injection moulding processes/tooling
• Familiarity with ISO9001 / ISO13485
• Competency in 3D modelling/CAD and engineering documentation

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £65,000 base salary (DOE)
• Performance-related bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Opportunities to travel and collaborate internationally
• Newly refurbished, state-of-the-art manufacturing site

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking, globally respected manufacturer and play a critical role in bringing next-generation medical products to market