Lead Project Manager

Job description

Lead People. Deliver Innovation. Drive Growth.

We are recruiting for a senior leadership position within an innovative biotechnology business developing next-generation bioprocess technologies.

This is a people-focused leadership role where you will be responsible for leading, developing and motivating a multidisciplinary team while ensuring the successful delivery of complex engineering and R&D programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of engineers, scientists and technical specialists.
• Build a high-performing, collaborative and accountable team culture.
• Manage project delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring objectives, timescales and budgets are achieved.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, customers and external partners.
• Identify and manage risks, priorities and resources.
• Support the scale-up and commercialisation of innovative technologies.

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience leading and managing technical or engineering teams.
• Strong track record of people management, coaching and team development.
• Experience delivering complex engineering, manufacturing, R&D or technology-led projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Degree qualified in Engineering.

Desirable

• Degree in Bioengineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within biotechnology, life sciences, bioprocessing or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Chartered Engineer status or recognised leadership qualification.

About You

You are an inspiring leader who enjoys developing people, building capability and delivering results. You are commercially aware, highly organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where priorities can evolve quickly.

Occasional UK and international travel may be required.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bath

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English