Lab test mean Project Manager

Airbus; Filton; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Lab Test Means Project Manager in Filton. You will lead and manage innovative engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background and project management experience. This role offers flexibility and opportunities for career growth within the international team.

Benefits

Flexible working pattern

Access to international teams

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project or programme management.
• Strong engineering background, ideally in aerospace.
• Advanced English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects for lab test means development.
• Define project scope, structure, and governance.
• Report progress to stakeholders and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Engineering background

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

PMI certification

Job description

Lab Test Means Project Manager

Location: Filton (60% onsite, with flexibility for additional days as required)

Hours: 35 per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)

Pay: £33.64/hr (PAYE) | £45.00/hr (Umbrella)

Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)

IR35: Inside

About the Role

Are you ready to lead innovative engineering projects in a collaborative, international environment? Join our team as a Lab Test Means Project Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge solutions for the Flight and Integration Test Centre at Airbus.

You'll be responsible for leading the development of a control room to monitor lab test means, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experts across the UK and Europe, driving progress in aerospace engineering.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage projects for lab test means development, from initial concept to delivery.
• Define project scope, structure, and governance, ensuring clear objectives and accountability.
• Steer project execution using robust metrics, managing risks and opportunities proactively.
• Report progress to stakeholders and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple sites and countries.
• Champion the values of Kindness, Trust, Open-mindedness, Positivity, and Solidarity (KTOPS).

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in project or programme management (PMI certification is a plus).
• Strong engineering background, ideally within aerospace or a related sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player who anticipates and steers change.
• Advanced English language skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team committed to innovation and excellence.
• Enjoy a flexible working pattern and a culture that values work-life balance.
• Grow your career with access to international teams and professional development.

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may be required.
• This is a new role, offering the chance to shape the future of lab test means at Airbus.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and help us shape the future of aerospace engineering!