Project Manager

JMC Aviation Limited; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave including bankhol

2x life insurance

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

JMC Aviation Limited is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of customer programs in an aerospace and defence manufacturing setting. You will coordinate with production, engineering, procurement and quality to meet schedule, cost and quality targets, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

The role emphasizes planning, control of project flow, and close collaboration with customers, while leveraging MRP/ERP systems and change management processes.

Qualifications

• 3 years+ Supervisory/Line Management experience.
• 5 years+ Project Manager or Programme Manager experience within a manufacturing business, preferably in aerospace, defence or another highly regulated industry.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Demonstratable knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems such as AS9100 and regulatory requirements is desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner qualification, APM Project Management Qualification, or equivalent project management certification is desirable.
• PMP certification, Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement or supply chain related qualifications would be advantageous.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to monitor budgets, delivery performance and the impact of change on cost and schedule.
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned aerospace and defence projects from contract review or order receipt through to final delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, cost and quality objectives are achieved.
• Develop, maintain and communicate project plans, milestones and recovery plans.
• Use MRP and ERP systems to manage demand, material availability, job progression, capacity considerations and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate closely with Procurement, Production, Engineering and Quality to ensure materials, tooling, documentation and resources are available.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and build-to-print activities.
• Review customer requirements, technical drawings, specifications and contractual obligations to ensure accurate planning and execution.
• Monitor project performance.
• Manage change control, including drawing revisions, schedule changes, additional customer requirements and associated commercial impacts.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned projects, providing timely communication.
• Support commercial reviews to ensure project costs, quotations for additional work, and delivery impacts are captured and communicated appropriately

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

PRINCE2 Foundation

APM Project Management Qualification

PMP

AS9100 knowledge (desirable)

Job description

Role Conditions

• Working Monday to Friday 08:30- 17:00
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly rate
• 29 days annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
• 2x life insurance
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Role

On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Project Manager who will lead and coordinate the end-to-end delivery of customer programs within an aerospace and defence manufacturing environment, ensuring products are delivered on time, to quality requirements and within budget. The role is responsible for planning and controlling project flow through the business, working closely with production, engineering, procurement, quality and customers to manage schedules, materials, risks, change and compliance in line with contractual and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned aerospace and defence projects from contract review or order receipt through to final delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, cost and quality objectives are achieved.
• Develop, maintain and communicate project plans, milestones and recovery plans
• Use MRP and ERP systems to manage demand, material availability, job progression, capacity considerations and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate closely with Procurement, Production, Engineering and Quality to ensure materials, tooling, documentation and resources are available
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and build-to-print activities
• Review customer requirements, technical drawings, specifications and contractual obligations to ensure accurate planning and execution
• Monitor project performance
• Manage change control, including drawing revisions, schedule changes, additional customer requirements and associated commercial impacts.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned projects, providing timely communication
• Support commercial reviews to ensure project costs, quotations for additional work, and delivery impacts are captured and communicated appropriately

Candidate Requirements

• 3 years+ Supervisory/Line Management experience
• 5 years+ Project Manager or Programme Manager experience within a manufacturing business, preferably in aerospace, defence or another highly regulated industry.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Demonstratable knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems such as AS9100 and regulatory requirements is desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner qualification, APM Project Management Qualification, or equivalent project management certification is desirable.
• PMP certification, Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement or supply chain related qualifications would be advantageous.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to monitor budgets, delivery performance and the impact of change on cost and schedule.
• Right to work in the UK

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

• Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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