Materials Project Manager
CV-LibraryPost Office, CR0 3JL Croydon, United KingdompermanentPosted: 28 April 2026
Apply NowWe’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
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