Vacancy Title: Project Manager – Technical Products
Vacancy Location: Gosport
Engagement Type: Permanent, Full Time
The Role:
Here at Survitec, we are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our Design Team based in Gosport.
This role reports to Director of Innovation and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing technical product projects while ensuring that product documentation and production activities support business objectives, quality standards, and delivery commitments. The role acts as a key interface between Engineering, Production, Suppliers, Quality, and other stakeholders to facilitate efficient project execution and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities for the Project Manager role include but are not limited to:
Project Management and Execution
- Lead technical product projects from initiation through final delivery by establishing project scope, objectives, schedules, milestones, and resource requirements.
- Apply structured project management methodologies to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective execution.
- Develop and maintain project plans, progress reporting mechanisms, and regular review processes to monitor performance and communicate status to stakeholders.
- Identify project risks, implement mitigation actions, and promote proactive issue resolution and continuous improvement practices.
- Coordinate activities across engineering, production, procurement, external suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet agreed timelines, specifications, and quality requirements.
Technical Documentation
- Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation related to products and manufacturing processes, consolidating engineering input into clear, structured, and controlled documents.
- Implement document control practices, standardized templates, and documentation workflows to ensure accuracy, traceability, and alignment with design and production changes.
- Manage document revisions and support the preparation of product specifications, manuals, and technical records that meet manufacturing, quality assurance, and customer requirements.
Production Coordination and Follow-Up
- Monitor production activities to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with approved specifications, quality standards, and best manufacturing practices.
- Coordinate with internal production teams and external suppliers to resolve technical issues and maintain effective communication throughout the manufacturing process.
- Establish feedback loops between engineering, production, and suppliers, utilizing production performance data to identify improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Track production status and provide timely updates and feedback to project stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and delivery commitments.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Structured and detail-oriented approach to work.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Effective collaboration in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
- Ability to influence, coordinate, and align stakeholders toward common objectives.
- Active listening, conflict resolution, and constructive feedback skills.
- Professional, adaptable, and customer-oriented approach.
You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced but incredibly rewarding.
This is not just another job; this is your career.
Experience and qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technical Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in project management within a technical, manufacturing, or product development environment.
- Experience preparing and maintaining technical documentation.
- Strong organizational and planning capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with project management tools and document control systems is advantageous.
Why You Should Work for Us
- 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
- Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
- Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
- Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
- Training & Professional Development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme
Who are Survitec and what do we do?
Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.
Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.
That's why the world's leading maritime; defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
How to Apply
Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.
Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.
At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require
