Hybrid Aerospace Engineering Project Manager

Matchtech Group; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Matchtech Group's client in the defence sector seeks an Engineering Project Manager to support the Electronic Systems Engineering leadership team in Rochester. This 12-month contract role leads complex engineering projects, supports aerospace programmes and delivers innovative solutions for global customers.

The role requires strong engineering project management experience, knowledge of lifecycles, budgets, and compliance, plus the ability to direct technical decisions and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Significant engineering project management experience within the aerospace, defence or wider engineering industry.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles, delivery strategies, budgets and compliance requirements.
• Experience providing technical leadership and making informed engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering projects through the full project lifecycle, from execution strategy through to delivery.
• Ensure compliant products and services are delivered on time and within agreed budgets.
• Provide technical direction, make key engineering decisions and manage project trade-offs.
• Work collaboratively with global customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives and requirements.
• Act as the primary engineering point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement through the introduction of innovative engineering practices, solutions and technologies.
• Guide and support team members while promoting a collaborative, high-performance working environment.

Skills

Aerospace project management

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Budget control

Job description

Matchtech Group's client in the defence sector seeks an Engineering Project Manager to support the Electronic Systems Engineering leadership team in Rochester. This 12-month contract role leads complex engineering projects, supports aerospace programmes and delivers innovative solutions for global customers.

The role requires strong engineering project management experience, knowledge of lifecycles, budgets, and compliance, plus the ability to direct technical decisions and coordinate with