Research & Development - Project Lead
Salary/Rate:    £45,000-£55,000/annum + Private Health Insurance
Location:         Hailsham, East Sussex


An excellent opportunity has come up to lead a multi-disciplined team working on R&D projects within the advanced materials industry. 

If you have experience managing teams in any of the following fields then we have a unique opportunity for you!

Advanced Mechanical Engineering

Physics

Thermofluids

Fluid Mechanics

Materials Engineering

Metallurgy

Additive Manufacturing

Computational Modelling

Controls and Instrumentation

Vacuum Induction Melting

The company designs and manufactures specialist equipment for the Advanced Materials industry, selling globally. Our R&D programs, in partnership with leading industry and academic institutions, are expanding.

Reporting to the Director of Research and Technology, this role involves leading R&D projects with our in-house teams.


Job Specifications & Qualifications:

• Relevant degree required
• Seeking long-term role with growth potential
• Leading projects with varied technologies
• Project management, financial forecasting, technical and project risk management
• Collaboration with partners and academic research activities
• Involves office and workshop/lab assignments
• Representing the company at conferences and exhibitions
• Providing support to other business functions
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated with a drive for excellence

 
Essentials:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• 37.5 hour working week
• Holiday entitlement: Year 1 = 22 days / Year 2 onwards = 25 days (Plus, Bank holidays)
• Job Type: Permanent
• Start Date: Immediate

Note: This role requires occasional UK travel and short overseas visits and cannot be fulfilled remotely.

TPA are a specialist recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of our client.
If you think you are a close fit for this position, please do apply and we will also register you for any upcoming positions that may be suitable.