Project Manager

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager for a long-term contract in the space sector. The role requires managing complex engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, and coordinating multiple stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in aerospace, excellent project management skills, and a relevant certification. You'll work at the forefront of technology, contributing to innovative launch projects while collaborating across business and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in the space sector or aerospace industry.
• Strong track record of delivering engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Technical understanding suitable for supporting decisions in a launch or high-technology environment.
• Awareness of related functions such as procurement and engineering management.
• Technical understanding suitable for supporting decisions in a launch or high-technology environment.
• Familiarity with ECSS or similar aerospace systems engineering standards.
• Project management certification (PRINCE2, APM, PMP).

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders and ensure successful technical delivery of engineering projects.
• Create, manage, and oversee new and existing work packages and project scopes.
• Lead delivery of verification and validation evidence for the launch vehicle and its subsystems.
• Coordinate stakeholders across propulsion, avionics, structures, and operations.
• Coordinate stakeholders across propulsion, avionics, structures, and operations to ensure successful technical delivery.
• Support development of future launch projects and grant applications.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Engineering project delivery

PM certification (PRINCE2/APM/PMP)

Stakeholder management

Education

Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP)

Job description

Alexander Associates are partnering with a cutting-edge, fast-growing launch provider who are looking for a Project Manager. This full-time, long-term contract offers the chance to work at the forefront of the space industry.

In this role, you will work closely with engineering, business, legal, and finance teams to keep complex space-sector projects on track and aligned with programme milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders and ensure successful technical delivery of engineering projects
• Create, manage, and oversee new and existing work packages and project scopes
• Lead delivery of verification and validation evidence for the launch vehicle and its subsystems
• Create and manage work packages, ensuring alignment with engineering and mission requirements
• Coordinate stakeholders across propulsion, avionics, structures, and operations to ensure successful technical delivery
• Support development of future launch projects and grant applications

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience in the space sector or aerospace industry
• Strong track record of delivering engineering projects on time and within budget
• Expertise in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
• Awareness of related functions such as procurement and engineering management
• Technical understanding suitable for supporting decisions in a launch or high-technology environment
• Familiarity with ECSSor similar aerospace systems engineering standards
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP)

Additional Requirements

• Valid passport and right to work in the UK
• Full driving licence
• Ability to meet relevant security vetting requirements