Project Manager

Carbon60; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee project plans in Filton, Bristol. The ideal candidate will have aerospace experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in configuration management tools. This role offers a competitive pay rate and a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Comfortable with configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver project plans in aerospace.
• Oversee configuration management and planning tools.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Configuration management tools

Technical communication

Project management awareness

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager - Aerospace

Location: Filton, Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days a week onsite)

Contract Duration: Until November 2026 (with possible extension)

Pay Rate:

• £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)
• £26.16 per hour (PAYE)

Hours: Standard 35 hours per week (working 4.5 days between 7am – 7pm, hours agreed at business discretion)

IR35 IR35 Status: Inside IR35

About the Role:

Our global aerospace client is searching for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading aerospace programme. This is a new vacancy, offering the opportunity to work in a technical environment and collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders across procurement, engineering, and design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver project plans within a technical aerospace environment
• Engage in technical discussions with engineers
• Oversee configuration management and planning tools (e.g., MS Project)
• Interface with procurement, engineering, and design teams
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Be customer-facing and communicate effectively

Requirements:

• Aerospace experience and understanding of aircraft
• Comfortable with configuration management tools (ICC/ICC CADB/ICC ACP)
• Ability to hold technical discussions with engineers
• Experience in delivering time, cost and quality objectives
• Exposure to planning tools (MS Project or similar)
• Strong communicator with project management awareness

Ideal Background:

Candidates from aerospace, engineering, or configuration management with project management experience are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Please submit your up to date CV for review. For additional details please call Ellie at Carbon60 on 02039106419

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK unrestricted.