Industrial Project Manager

Searchability; Chester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company is seeking an Industrial Project Manager to oversee supplier performance and project planning. This full-time role, based on-site in Broughton, offers a competitive hourly rate and requires eligibility for BPSS clearance. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships and contribute to procurement strategies within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing suppliers and working with MRP planning systems.
• Strong background in industrial or quality management systems.
• Solid project management skills with experience in change or transfer of work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supply continuity, supplier performance, and change integration.
• Monitor programme impacts and performance, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive supply chain stability.

Skills

Supplier Management

Project Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Job description

Industrial Project Manager – Aerospace | On-site – Broughton

Circa £40 per hour via Umbrella (35-hour week)

Full-time on-site in Broughton | Half-day Fridays

Contract until May 2026

BPSS clearance eligibility required

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a global leader in aerospace manufacturing and engineering, supporting complex production programmes that deliver thousands of aircraft components each year. As part of their growing Wing Value Stream Management (VSM) function, they are looking to appoint anIndustrial Project Managerto oversee supply continuity, supplier performance, and change integration across their Single Aisle Programme.

THE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT MANAGER ROLE:

• Represent the programme in Procurement commodity strategies and support supplier engagement
• Oversee ramp-up activities, project planning, and transfer of work to avoid disruption at Broughton
• Contribute to the Procurement Plan and call-for-tender process alongside multi-functional teams (MFTs)
• Support the resolution of supplier non-performance issues and assess commercial and industrial risks
• Monitor programme impacts and performance, ensuring alignment with Programme/VSM objectives
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive supply chain stability and operational readiness

INDUSTRIAL PROJECT MANAGER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Experience managing suppliers and working with MRP planning systems
• Strong background in industrial or quality management systems
• Solid project management skills – experience in change or transfer of work is a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Confident presenting to and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Eligible for BPSS clearance

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information, please call me: 0203 854 0120. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.