Project Manager

Project Manager Permanent Cambridge £50,000 - £60,000   We are keen to speak with forward thinking, collaborative and detail focused individuals to support all projects within our growing clients’ projects in terms of project consultation, costing, initiation, planning execution, monitoring and reporting and close. Projects can be focused on new product development or re-development, business or strategy focused as well as service projects run with external clients.   The successful candidate will be a key member of the Project Delivery team and supports other departments with important interactions such as R&D, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial and Quality Departments.   Responsibility and Primary Objectives Project Management Co-ordinate with various departments to support and execute on projectsEnsure that projects are executed to meet the requirements of scope, time, quality and costAssist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibilitySupport Commercial team on new client opportunity in terms of consulting, scoping and costing of the projects, including estimated timelines.Support Operations and R&D leads with project capacity planning and highlight any changes to resource allocation compared to the planDevelop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progressManage changes to the project scope, schedules and costsMeasure project performance using appropriate tools and techniquesManage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders. Ensure kick off meetings are scheduled, and regular technical updates are sent to the clientSupport with running any NPD projects under Design Control according to ISO9001:2015 requirementsPerform risk management to minimise project risks, and use lessons logs to improve future projectsTrack project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term project milestonesOwnership of project invoicing points to ensure financial forecasting and continuity, liaising closely with finance.Support the Product Management team to track and maintain product forecast to meet service demand.  Quality/Continuous ImprovementSupport with the writing and review of documents within the QMS, specifically related to Design Control and project and risk managementEnsure relevant projects within the scope of ISO9001:2015 correctly follow the Design Control frameworkLead on projects that focus on Continuous improvement within the company.Ensure that actions and recommendations from lessons learnt from previous projects are implemented and trackedUse initiative and proactively identify and suggest areas of improvement  ExperienceMinimum of a bachelor’s degree in a scientific disciplineProven working experience in a role that involves project managementEssential 5+ years’ experience in a commercial laboratory environmentStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ProjectUnderstanding of quality management systems (e.g. ISO9001, ISO13485, GMP)Previous experience of leading continuous improvement projects  Skills/AttributesQuality Management System Champion- recommends where SOPs are needed and inputs into the design of SOPsExcellent client-facing and internal communication skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSolid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skillsAble to follow verbal and written instructionsHighly numerateIT literacy – particularly Excel and other analytical tools The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website. 

Created: 2025-07-21