At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex R&D programmes in a cutting-edge deep-tech startup.
- Company: VC-backed hardware startup focused on next-gen optical systems.
- Benefits: Exciting growth opportunities and the chance to shape project delivery.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of innovation in high-precision manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing complex hardware projects and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
This Technical Project Manager role offers the opportunity to sit at the centre of a growing deep-tech business developing advanced optical and semiconductor-based systems.
You’ll work closely with technical leadership, engineering teams and external partners to keep complex R&D programmes aligned, structured and moving forward.
Our client is a VC-backed hardware startup developing next-generation optical systems for high-precision manufacturing applications.
With active grant-funded programmes, external foundry partnerships and ambitious growth plans, they are looking for someone who can combine strong programme coordination with enough technical understanding to operate confidently in a complex engineering environment.
As the Technical Project Manager, you’ll oversee programme planning, grant delivery, partner coordination and reporting across multiple workstreams, acting as a key operational link across the business.
Maintaining project plans, milestones, RAID logs and delivery schedules.
Supporting grant-funded programme reporting, monitoring meetings and compliance requirements.
Coordinating relationships with foundries, commercial partners and research organisations.
Managing dependencies, risks and changing priorities within a fast-moving startup environment.
Experience managing technically complex hardware or deep-tech projects.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and commercial teams.
Understanding of semiconductor, photonics or foundry-driven development environments is advantageous.
Formal project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or similar.
You’ll join at a genuinely exciting stage of growth, with the opportunity to help shape how programmes are delivered within a highly technical business.
If you are interested in the Technical Project Manager position, please contact Emily Wright.
Locations
Technical Project Manager - IT Services in Midlothian, Scotland employer: Intellectual Capital Resources
Our client is an exceptional employer located just outside Cambridge, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation in advanced communications technology for defence and aerospace. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, the company provides access to state-of-the-art RF laboratories and a variety of challenging projects, ensuring that engineers can take ownership of their work while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that includes a profit-related bonus and generous holiday allowance. This is a unique opportunity for RF Communications Engineers to thrive in a collaborative culture that values technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
Contact Details:
Intellectual Capital Resources Recruitment Team
