Project Manager

Belcan; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm is looking for an experienced Project Manager in Edinburgh to lead a high-profile project developing a control room for lab test means. The role requires strong project management skills, preferably with PMI certification, and a solid engineering background. You will manage project delivery across key metrics and collaborate across multiple sites, making this an exciting opportunity to influence aircraft modifications. Don't miss your chance to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong project/programme management experience, PMI certification is an advantage.
• Solid engineering background with technical knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a control room for lab test means.
• Manage project delivery across time, cost and quality metrics.
• Define the Statement of Work and establish governance structures.
• Steer project execution and monitor performance indicators.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Report progress to external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Engineering knowledge

Job description

Job Opportunity : Project Manager (Aerospace) - Filton, UK

Contract length: 12 months (inside IR35)

Pay rate : Up to £45 / ph

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong engineering background? Our client is seeking a Project Leader to join their Flight & Integration Test Centre team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high‑profile project developing a control room to monitor lab test means, supporting the validation and certification of aircraft modifications. You'll be working in a dynamic, transnational environment, collaborating across multiple sites to deliver innovative solutions that optimise test means and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities as Project Manager

• Lead the development of a control room for lab test means.
• Manage project delivery across time, cost and quality metrics.
• Define the Statement of Work and establish governance structures.
• Steer project execution and monitor performance indicators.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Report progress to external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong project / programme management experience (PMI certification is an advantage).
• Solid engineering background with technical knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

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