Project Manager

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS)

Burnley

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in aerospace and defence is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead complex projects from inception to completion. The role requires over 5 years of project management experience within aerospace or defence manufacturing. The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, ensure customer satisfaction, and track project budgets and risks. This position is critical for driving high-value aerospace and defence tooling projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

5+ years' project management in defence or aerospace manufacturing.
Experience delivering complex engineering projects with machining and assembly processes.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead complex aerospace and defence projects from inception to final delivery.
Manage budgets and track risks while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering and production.

Skills

Project management in defence or aerospace manufacturing

Delivering complex engineering projects

Commercial acumen and cost-control skills

Excellent communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Project and MS Office

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Consultant for the Aerospace & Defence Industries

Lead Complex Aerospace & Defence Projects from Concept to Completion

RPS is exclusively recruiting on behalf of BCW Design & Manufacture Ltd - a fast-growing engineering and manufacturing leader - for an experienced Project Manager to deliver high-value defence and aerospace programmes.

BCW Design & Manufacture operates at the forefront of innovation across aerospace, defence, marine, automotive, and other advanced industries. Renowned for delivering complex, high-value projects, the business is in an exciting phase of transformation - investing in a full machinery replacement programme and implementing a cutting-edge Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to achieve world-class production standards.

As Project Manager, you’ll take complete ownership of high-profile aerospace and defence tooling projects, from contract handover to final delivery. You’ll manage the full project lifecycle - ensuring technical, commercial, and delivery milestones are met - while acting as the key point of contact for major OEM customers. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, production, procurement, and quality, ensuring precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction at every stage.

This is a hands-on leadership role in which your decisions directly impact project success. You’ll manage budgets, track risks, and maintain detailed milestone-based plans, all while working with high-spec manufacturing processes like welding, machining, and assembly. You’ll have the platform to demonstrate your ability to keep complex, multi-stakeholder engineering programmes running smoothly, on time, and within budget.

What we’re looking for:

5+ years’ project management in defence or aerospace manufacturing
Experience delivering complex engineering projects with welding, machining, and assembly processes
Strong commercial acumen and cost-control skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and the wider MS Office suite

Desirabale MOD project delivery familiarity, ERP/MES experience, Lean/Six Sigma qualification, or a technical engineering background.

Apply today via RPS - BCW Design & Manufacture’s exclusive recruitment partner - and lead the delivery of cutting-edge aerospace and defence tooling projects from inception to completion.

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