Airbase Engineering Project Manager — MS Project Lead

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd

Poole

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to own end-to-end aircraft base maintenance inputs, including major checks, structural inspections, and modifications. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver work packages within scope, time, cost and quality, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on MS Project expertise, governance discipline, and the ability to manage complex schedules and dependencies across

Qualifications

Proven experience managing significant aircraft inputs, heavy checks or major modifications in a live MRO environment.
Hands-on, advanced Microsoft Project capability with baselines, dependencies and critical-path analysis.
Ability to control scope, time, cost, resources and risks with clear accountability.
Experience leading cross-functional teams including engineering, planning, quality and supply chain.
UK security clearance (SC) or ability to obtain it is essential.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering projects from initiation through delivery, acceptance, transition and closure.
Define scope, objectives and acceptance criteria with sponsors and customers.
Set up governance, reporting and decision forums with timely escalation.
Build and maintain an integrated base-maintenance schedule in MS Project.