Project Manager (R&D) / Newcastle / Diagnostics / Permanent We are currently supporting one of our key clients looking to add an experienced Project Manager into their Team, supporting the VP R&D and Senior PMs in Scientific and Engineering Projects.An exciting time to be joining an organisation supporting customers across the world, growth and improvement are fundamental for the company and the professionals it employs.As a dedicated Project Manager, you will be an integral part of the process including working in close communication with the Management Team in order to provide the necessary support, to ensure product development remains on track.Job function & ResponsibilitiesLiaise daily with scientists and engineers in house and ensure excellent communication between teams and management.Work with all stakeholders and members of the team to aid the delivery of projects to time and within budget.Maintain Gantt Charts and projects plans, tracking deliverables and budgets.Track existing grants and internal projects.Take responsibility for delivering development projects on time and in budgetMaintain extensive project plans with various external suppliers effectively and highlight any deviations in timing or budget.Maintain the tracking of deliverables and budgets both to customers and from suppliers.Person Specification Proven ability in project managing scientific or engineering projectsKnowledge of Microsoft Project or similar.PM Certification or equivalent (e.g. AGILE, SCRUM, Prince2)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Industry experiencedExperience of working in a quality led environment, preferably under ISO13485.A degree in science or engineering, preferably the life sciences.Advanced knowledge of Excel.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office ProjectAbility to fit into a dynamic team environment.A highly motivated, organised, proactive and enthusiastic individual with a proven ability to deliver results in a timely manner.Be eligible to work full time in the UK without restriction.Good sense of humour and ability to adapt to a changing environment as the company matures and moves from the R&D stage into commercialisation.If this sounds like you or you’d like some more information before you decide, please do get in touch!Kyle.greenwood@nesfircroft.com0161 942 2125With over 90 years combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive, and Chemicals sectors worldwide. We are a people-focused business, and with over 100 offices in 45 countries, we have access to the best talent wherever it may be in the world.NES Fircroft offers a full range of staffing solutions: Contract, Permanent (Direct) Hire, Managed Solutions, or a fully outsourced service. These services are complemented by an industry-leading support service and global mobility package to ensure our clients keep hold of the top talent in a compliant manner for as long as they need it.For more information, please visit https://www.nesgt.com/disciplines/life-science.