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Science & Technology · Croydon

Materials Project Manager

We’re supporting an innovative product-led technology business developing advanced materials technologies for high-performance product applications across multiple sectors.

As part of continued innovation investment, we’re looking for a Materials Project Manager to help drive development programmes from concept through to commercialisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a materials scientist, engineer or technical project professional looking to lead innovative product development programmes.

Location: South London / Surrey border (On-site with some flexibility)

The Role

You’ll lead material development projects through planning, coordination and delivery, working across R&D, suppliers, manufacturing and commercial teams.

This role combines technical understanding with project ownership across development programmes.


You’ll be involved in:

· Leading materials development projects from concept through to launch

· Coordinating cross-functional teams across development, testing and production

· Managing project plans, milestones, risks and technical deliverables

· Working with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support scale-up and implementation

· Reviewing technical data, troubleshooting issues and guiding decisions

· Supporting innovation across polymer materials and next-generation product applications

· Collaborating with international teams and occasional overseas travel


About You

You might come from a background in:

· Materials Science

· Materials Engineering

· Polymer Science

· Product / Materials Development

· Technical Project Engineering / NPI

We’d like to see experience in some of the following:

· Polymer materials or related advanced materials

· Materials or formulation development in an industrial setting

· Project leadership or coordination of technical development programmes

· Working cross-functionally with suppliers, engineering and manufacturing teams

· NPI, scale-up or product development exposure

· A commercial mindset around performance, cost and delivery

Why consider it?

· Opportunity to step into broader project leadership

· Innovative product and materials environment

· Highly varied development projects with real-world impact

· Small, collaborative technical team where you can influence outcomes

· Exposure to international teams and cutting-edge applications


If interested, apply or contact me directly, lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk

Department
Science & Technology
Locations
Croydon
Science & Technology · Croydon

Materials Project Manager

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