Ensera Design is a world‑class user‑centred innovation and product development consultancy specialising in medical and consumer health sectors. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Project Manager to join our talented team and contribute to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients.
About the role
As a Senior Software Project Manager, you will be primarily focused on delivering and accelerating a complex greenfield project for a medical device. You will drive project progress across embedded software, mechanical and electrical engineering teams and be responsible for ensuring cross‑functional collaboration.
This role is all about delivery: making sure the project is on track, within budget and meets regulatory compliance for a Class III medical device.
About you
We are seeking an exceptional project manager who is passionate about achieving project success and designing a better world. You will bring a mix of project leadership, risk management, stakeholder engagement as well as being a natural collaborator. You’ll be someone who’s quick to build trust within teams and takes the time to understand how people operate to enhance team collaboration.
Your skills and experience
- Three or more years’ experience in managing safety critical software development projects.
- Experience in working in regulated environments.
- Experience of full life cycle management, including products with significant software.
- Strong commercial understanding from a company and client perspective.
- Demonstrable experience collaborating with other Project Managers.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing software projects using Agile methods, and ability to pragmatically adapt the approaches, ceremonies and tooling to the needs of the project.
- Experience of using Application Lifecycle Management tools, such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
- Experience authoring and presenting statements of work or project bid documents to clients or senior stakeholders.
- Capable of establishing strong client relationships, committed to a results‑oriented approach, and dedicated to continuous professional development.
Salary and application
For this role we are considering a salary of up to £89,760, although for the right candidates we would be willing to explore a figure above this. As part of your application, we will ask you to state your desired salary. If you would like to discuss your salary expectations in more detail, please contact us.
Why work with us?
Ensera Design offers interesting and varied work combined with a supportive team culture to provide a stimulating environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and learn from others. We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers, taking into account the role, needs of the individual and the team.
We recognise that we are only as good as our people and we know how important it is to support our team.
Benefits include:
- Performance‑related company‑wide bonus.
- Flexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon‑Thu, 9:30am‑12:00pm & 2:00pm‑4:00pm; Fri, 9:30am‑12:00pm).
- Private healthcare for you and your family.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Matched contributory pension scheme.
- 25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform.
- Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes.
- Death in service (x4 gross salary).
- Training and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge‑sharing sessions.
- A free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company‑wide meeting.
- Free breakfast every Wednesday, monthly team lunches, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team‑organised activities, summer and Christmas parties, and more.
About us
Ensera Design is based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state‑of‑the‑art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we are just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside, and St. Nick’s Markets.
Our values:
- Find a way: We work as one team, combining our knowledge and experience to unite around a shared goal. We trust each other and do what’s needed to get things done and exceed expectations.
- Pull together: We believe anything is possible. When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward.
- Care: We act with integrity, take pride in our work, and support each other. We each play our part to make a positive impact for our customers, our colleagues, and our planet.
Our team and clients
Our diverse, multidisciplinary team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and beyond. Together we deliver cutting‑edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start‑ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics.
How to apply
If you meet the skills and experience for this role, we welcome your application, whatever your background, identity, or path into design. What matters to us is that you share our belief in purposeful, people‑first design.
Please email careers_uk@enseradesign.com to apply or discuss the role. If you think you might be the right person for us but want an informal chat first, please get in touch.
Agency notice
We appreciate the interest from recruitment partners; however, we are managing this hiring process directly and ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this role. Unsolicited CVs will be considered as a gift to Ensera Design.
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