Project Engineer / Planner (Rotary Aircraft)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Engineer in Bristol to support the Vertical Lift programme. Responsibilities include coordinating engineering teams, developing Supplier Statements of Work, and maintaining compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and experience in Project Planning, with knowledge of rotorcraft platforms preferred. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in requirements management for systems/services.
• Knowledge of Chinook and/or Apache rotorcraft platforms.
• Registration with the Engineering Council as IEng or CEng preferable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering teams across multiple skill areas.
• Develop and maintain Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs).
• Promote systems engineering best practices.

Skills

Project Planning and Management

Systems Engineering

Customer-facing skills

Proficient IT skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Systems Engineering

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 by coordinating activities, managing tasks, and reporting progress. The role is primarily based in Bristol, with Yeovil as a secondary location, and includes occasional travel. Hybrid working options are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate engineering teams across multiple skill areas, including internal and external resources and customers.
• Develop and maintain Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs) to meet programme requirements.
• Promote systems engineering best practices in managing the programme requirements hierarchy, ensuring quality, compliance, traceability, and appropriate allocation.
• Work with leadership to secure approvals for business continuity related to VL contracted services.
• Coordinate project proposal activities and communicate milestones and objectives to the engineering leadership team.
• Identify metrics and report on functional performance to programme leadership.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

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

For more information and immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advert. To speak with a recruitment expert, please contact [details not provided].