Project Manager

SOLOS Consultants Ltd; Filton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation is looking for an experienced Project Manager to support a major aerospace programme. The role involves managing engineering projects, leading the project lifecycle, and coordinating with multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have project management experience in engineering environments, strong stakeholder management skills, and be familiar with project management tools like Zoho and SAP. This contract role requires security clearance and offers a flexible working pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven project or programme management experience within engineering-led environments.
• Hands-on experience with large, complex engineering projects.
• Strong working knowledge of project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of engineering projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets.
• Lead the full project lifecycle and track milestones.
• Coordinate closely with various teams and oversee external suppliers.

Skills

Project management experience in engineering-led environments

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Project management qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

Zoho

SAP

Google Workspace

Job description

Project Manager - Large Engineering Programmes (Aerospace)

Location: Filton (60% Onsite)

Contract: December 2026 | Inside IR35

Rate: £40.00/hr Umbrella | £29.89/hr PAYE

A leading engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team, supporting a major aerospace programme focused on complex, ageing aircraft fleets and high-profile customer operations. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end project delivery within a dynamic, cross‑functional environment.

This role will suit a proactive, organised project professional with strong stakeholder management skills and experience leading engineering‑focused work packages from initiation through to closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of engineering projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets.
• Lead the full project lifecycle, including launch meetings, milestone tracking, CPD reviews and monthly progress reviews.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Programme, Design Office, Airworthiness, Procurement and Customer Support teams across multiple sites.
• Oversee planning activities for the Serial Design Office and directly manage external suppliers, partners and subcontractors, including PO raising and tender processes.
• Maintain budgets, forecasts and bookings to support annual operational plan objectives.
• Regularly report on project status, risks, dependencies and escalations to internal leadership.
• Facilitate cross‑functional meetings, ensuring strong communication and alignment across the programme.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven project or programme management experience within engineering‑led environments (aerospace preferred).
• Hands‑on experience managing large, complex engineering projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of project management tools; experience with Zoho, SAP (including raising PO's) and Google Workspace is highly desirable.
• Confident managing budgets, forecasts and supplier performance.
• Excellent communication, reporting, coordination and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, drive progress and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Any experience with fuel systems, wing structures or aircraft‑related engineering is an advantage but not essential.
• Project management qualifications or equivalent experience welcomed.

Additional Information

• Security Clearance: BPSS+ required (processed by the client).
• Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, across 4.5 days (flexible between 7am-7pm).
• Duration: Contract until 31/12/2026, with strong likelihood of extension.
• Travel: Occasional.
• Interviews: 1‑stage virtual, possible onsite follow‑up.

If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately.