- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Sales
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Project Manager – Commercial Projects (Multiple External Stakeholders)
MPM
Location: Cambridge
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Job Profile: Specialist Professional
Salary/annum: Min £44,000 - Max £79,600
Reference number:JR100851
Closing Date: 31st July 2026
Description of role:
As Project Manager, you will provide specialist project management support to engineers, business developers and commercial officers, ensuring that JIP and COL proposals and projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, time and budget.
You will lead the development of standardised workflows for JIP and COL activities, integrating established project management methodologies with TWI’s internal processes. Working across multiple teams—including INN, SPG, CMG and technical sections—you will be a central point of coordination and the primary contact for external stakeholders, including commercial partners and funding bodies.
A key focus of the role will be the management of laboratory-based activities, where quality, time and financial risks are most significant. You will also support the MPM Team Manager in enhancing project management capability across the Technology Directorate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver JIP and COL projects to agreed time, cost and quality.
- Support technology focal points and project leads throughout prospecting, bidding and delivery.
- Develop and implement standardised workflows for JIP and COL proposals and project execution.
- Collaborate with SPG to lead high-value JIP bids and support risk assessment during proposal development.
- Work with INN and the Project Manager: CRP to support COL proposals aligned with the TWI Technology Roadmap.
- Act as the main point of contact for external stakeholders throughout project delivery.
- Manage project change and maintain close engagement with laboratory managers to ensure resource alignment.
- Systematically identify, assess and manage project risks.
- Provide impartial advice during bid/no-bid reviews for JIP opportunities.
- Support the development of successful research bids that contribute to TWI’s strategic roadmap.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of project management processes.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Technology Directorate.
For further details, please follow the Job Description link below:
Travel:
This position may require regular travel both in the UK and abroad.
About us:
TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.
We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.
If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.
Diversity statement:
TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.
Inclusion:
We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.
Disability Confident Scheme:
We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.
If you require any additional support during your application, interview or any other aspect of our recruitment process please reach out to [email protected]
TWI Culture
As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges.
We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI.
The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.
TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development.
TWI Values:
Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.
- Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
- Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
- Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
- Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
- Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
- Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers
