Project Manager

Tatton Recruitment; Haydock; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Certain Advantage is seeking two permanent Project Managers to deliver the design, manufacture, installation and site acceptance testing of structures for the aerospace industry, based in Haydock, UK.

You will manage multiple projects across the UK, Europe and globally, coordinating with engineering, production and logistics teams, maintaining budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Some travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Background in project, program, or construction management.
• Engineering or construction-related qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Strong planning, risk management, and budget control skills.
• Experience with specialised or controlled environment builds preferred.
• Confident customer-facing communicator.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from planning through delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Act as the primary customer interface, managing contracts, changes, and expectations.
• Monitor cost, schedule, risks, and performance metrics.
• Oversee construction, installation, and testing of facilities.
• Coordinate cross-functional and global teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and reporting requirements.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Risk management

Budget control

Customer interface

Education

Engineering/construction qualification

Job description

Project Manager

Location:Haydock, UK

Certain Advantage is seekingtwopermanent Project Managers to deliver the design, manufacture, installation, and site acceptance testing of structuresforthe aerospace industry.

Role Overview

You will manage multiple projects concurrently, overseeing construction and installation activities while coordinating with global engineering, production, and logistics teams. The role requires strong customer engagement, budget and risk control, and periodic travel across the UK, Europe, and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects (£10k-£1M) from planning through delivery
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones
• Act as the primary customer interface, managing contracts, changes, and expectations
• Monitor cost, schedule, risks, and performance metrics
• Oversee construction, installation, and testing of specialised facilities
• Coordinate cross-functional and global teams, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and reporting requirements

Required Experience & Skills

• Background in project, program, or construction management
• Engineering or construction-related qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Strong planning, risk management, and budget control skills
• Experience managing specialised or controlled environment builds preferred
• Confident customer-facing communicator