R&D Senior Project Leader

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Leader to join our UK Research & Development team. This role plays a key part in leading and delivering complex highimpact R&D projects across the business spanning product development product maintenance and innovation activities.

You will take ownership of projects from concept through to implementation ensuring disciplined execution in line with our Product Creation Process (PCP) while upholding the highest standards of safety quality and technical integrity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and structured project leader who enjoys working crossfunctionally and driving robust outcomes in an industrial R&D environment.

Key responsibilities

Lead and deliver crossfunctional R&D projects from concept to implementation owning scope objectives timelines risks and deliverables

Execute projects in line with structured product development processes (e.g. PCP / stagegate)

Coordinate and align inputs from R&D Operations Quality Marketing and Supply Chain

Act as the technical project lead within assigned technology areas defining experimental strategy and reviewing data quality and conclusions

Provide daytoday coordination technical guidance and mentorship within project teams (without direct line management responsibility)

Ensure full compliance with safety quality and regulatory requirements across all project activities

Support product maintenance troubleshooting and rootcause investigations linked to projects

Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives including feasibility studies and proofofconcept work

Interface with external partners such as universities suppliers and global R&D colleagues when required

What success looks like

Projects delivered on time to the agreed scope cost and quality

High levels of compliance in PCP audits and project documentation

Effective resolution of complex technical challenges

Strong safety performance with minimal audit findings

Positive feedback from project stakeholders and team members

Tangible contributions to innovation pipelines new products or intellectual property

About you

You are a structured and deliveryfocused professional with a strong technical background and proven experience leading complex R&D projects in an industrial setting.

Qualifications :

Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry Materials Science Engineering or a related discipline

Strong experience in industrial R&D within a relevant technology area

Proven track record of leading complex technical or development projects

Sound knowledge of structured product development processes (e.g. PCP stagegate)

Key competencies:

Disciplined wellorganised and deliveryoriented mindset

Strong project management and organisational skills

Clear and confident communicator across technical and nontechnical audiences

High standards of integrity safety and quality

Proactive and solutionsoriented with the confidence to challenge constructively

Additional Information :

Eligibility

This role is open to candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time