Technical Project Manager

MERITUS Talent are working with a company who company develop automated test systems and equipment for industries like aerospace, defence, and telecoms - for the recruitment of a Technical Project Manager to join their Dorset office on a permanent full-time basis

Job Title: Project Manager (Technical)
Reports To: Operations Manager
Location: Blandford, Dorset
Type: Permanent

We are seeking a Project Manager (Technical) with a strong engineering background to oversee the delivery of technical projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. This role is ideal for a design engineer transitioning into project management or an experienced project manager who enjoys remaining hands-on with engineering tasks.

You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring smooth communication between customers, internal departments, and key stakeholders.

Technical

• Provide technical input on project quotations and execution where required

• Assist with engineering-related tasks to ensure project success

People

• Communicate effectively with project teams, customers, and internal departments

• Manage customer expectations and maintain strong client relationships

• Collaborate with account managers and conduct regular project reviews with key personnel

Process

• Take full ownership of projects from initiation through to delivery

• Conduct research on project costs, timelines, and required skills/resources

• Monitor and manage project budgets

• Plan, schedule, and allocate resources in alignment with project priorities

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including controlled drawings and project files

• Use the central project planner to track project progress

• Manage changes to priorities and reassign resources where necessary

System

• Ensure correct use of the project management system

• Set up new projects in a timely manner

• Track hours and cost consumption throughout the project lifecycle

• Adjust tasks and budgets as needed

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

• Ability to anticipate issues and provide solutions proactively

• Comfortable with change and adaptable to evolving priorities

• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

• At least 5 years of experience in a technical engineering role

• Project management experience (preferably in test equipment development or similar environments)