Aerospace Project Engineer: Client Liaison & Certification

Oaklands Global Aviation Recruitment & Executive Search; Somerton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklands Global Aviation Recruitment & Executive Search is seeking a Project Engineer for an aerospace client. You will act as the key technical interface between customers and the engineering team, leading aircraft modification programmes from concept through to certification.

This 12-month FTC role requires onsite, full-time work in the UK. You will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensure design solutions meet certification requirements, and provide on-site liaison with clients

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating aircraft modification projects and engineering programs.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and engineering documentation standards.
• Excellent communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary engineering interface between the company and the client.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver certifiable design solutions.
• Support initial design concepts in line with manufacturer guidelines.
• Provide on-site engineering liaison and manage fit, form, function constraints.
• Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, and reporting.
• Ensure integration of structural, mechanical, avionics, electrical, and interior inputs.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans and progress reports.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and status updates for teams and clients.
• Coordinate inputs from external suppliers and service providers.
• Ensure outputs support certification and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and mitigate technical/program risks to maintain delivery.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oaklands Global Aviation Recruitment & Executive Search is seeking a Project Engineer for an aerospace client. You will act as the key technical interface between customers and the engineering team, leading aircraft modification programmes from concept through to certification.

This 12-month FTC role requires onsite, full-time work in the UK. You will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensure design solutions meet certification requirements, and provide on-site liaison with clients