Project Engineer / Planner (Rotary Aircraft)

Adecco; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is looking for a Project Engineer/Planner to support the Vertical Lift programme. This 6-month position involves coordinating engineering teams, reporting on project performance, and ensuring compliance with engineering practices. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience in project planning.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in Project Planning and Management.
• Knowledge of Chinook and/or Apache rotorcraft platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating engineering teams across multiple skill areas.
• Developing and maintaining Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs).
• Promoting systems engineering best practices.

Skills

Requirements management

Systems engineering

Project planning

Customer-facing skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Role: Project Engineer / Planner (Rotary Aircraft)

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description:

This position is for a Project Engineer reporting to the Project Engineering Manager. The role involves supporting the Vertical Lift (VL) programme objectives, coordinating activities, and reporting. The primary location is Bristol, with Yeovil as a secondary site. Occasional travel and hybrid working options are available.

Key Tasks include:

• Coordinating engineering teams across multiple skill areas, including internal and external resources and customers.
• Developing and maintaining Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs).
• Promoting systems engineering best practices in managing the programme requirements hierarchy, ensuring quality, traceability, and compliance verification.
• Collaborating with programme leadership to obtain necessary approvals for business continuity.
• Coordinating project proposal activities and informing the engineering leadership of milestones and objectives.
• Identifying metrics and reporting on functional performance to programme leadership.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• A Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field, with experience in requirements management.
• Experience in Project Planning and Management, with strong Systems Engineering knowledge, good IT skills, and excellent customer-facing skills.
• Knowledge of Chinook and/or Apache rotorcraft platforms is preferred.
• Registration with the Engineering Council as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (IEng or CEng), or the ability to work towards these titles.
• Knowledge of Military Airworthiness Authority (MAA) Regulatory Articles.

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