Project Manager

ALTEN LTD - UK; Broughton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team building

Flexible way of working

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a key lighting-upgrade project in the aerospace sector. You will manage contractor performance and ensure project delivery in safety-critical environments, coordinating effectively with stakeholders. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering and significant experience in similar areas. Join the team to deliver innovative solutions and work in a dynamic environment that supports your career development.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in safety-critical or regulated environments is necessary.
• Proven experience in engineering or infrastructure project management is a must.
• Strong stakeholder management skills are critical.
• Confident communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work remotely during planning phases and lead on-site during execution.
• Strong organisational and delivery-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of lighting upgrade project.
• Oversee contractor performance and coordination.
• Track and report project benefits after completion.
• Lead on-site activities during the launch phase, including routine meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Track and report project benefits upon completion.

Skills

Experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments

Supplier and contract management capability

Confident communication skills

Organisational and delivery-focused mindset

Remote planning

On-site leadership

Organisational focus

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

ALTEN is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a critical lighting‑modernisation programme within the aerospace sector. This role oversees a contracting partner responsible for removing legacy lighting systems and installing new LED technology across operational aerospace facilities.

• Location: Broughton
• On Site: 4x a week
• Clearance: Not required
• Experience Level: Mid Level

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end delivery of a facility lighting upgrade project.
• Oversee contractor performance, communication, and accountability.
• Coordinate project planning, cost impacts, risks, and progress reporting.
• Lead on‑site activities during the launch phase, including routine meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Track and report project benefits upon completion.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments (safety‑critical or regulated settings).
• Proven background managing engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong supplier and contract management capability.
• Confident communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work remotely during planning phases and lead effectively on‑site during execution.
• Strong organisational and delivery‑focused mindset.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills

• Background in electrical, facilities, or lighting‑related upgrades.
• Familiarity with structured governance or gated project frameworks.
• Consultancy or client‑facing engineering experience.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech‑driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team building
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.