Project Manager

Slingsby Advanced Composites; Kirkbymoorside; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Slingsby Advanced Composites in Kirkbymoorside is seeking a Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex composite projects on time, within scope and budget. The role focuses on expediting, logistics, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful execution.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience, familiarity with aerospace or defense composites, and a proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong project delivery with ability to manage scope, schedule and budget.
• Expeditor responsibilities and processes for timely procurement.
• Knowledge of inspection and quality assurance in manufacturing/engineering.
• Logistics management to coordinate materials flow and inventory.
• Experience in aerospace, defense or advanced composites manufacturing is beneficial.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational and proactive risk management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver composite projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Manage project schedules and allocate internal teams and external suppliers.
• Oversee expediting activities and align logistics with production needs.
• Monitor progress, manage risks/issues, and report performance to stakeholders.
• Prepare project documentation and drive continuous improvement in execution.

Skills

Project management

Expediting

Quality assurance

Logistics management

Aerospace experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Slingsby Advanced Composites designs, tests, and manufactures advanced composite solutions for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company delivers full turnkey solutions, design for manufacture services, and build-to-print capabilities, giving clients flexibility across project types. With a focus on optimal material selection and advanced processes, Slingsby supports projects ranging from small components to very large structures. Applicants join a team working with a broad range of composite processing technologies and materials in a highly specialized engineering environment.

Role Description

The Project Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Kirkbymoorside. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering composite projects on time, within scope, and within budget. Day-to-day tasks include managing project schedules, coordinating internal teams and external suppliers, overseeing expediting activities, and aligning logistics to meet customer and production needs. The Project Manager will monitor progress, manage risks and issues, support inspection and quality milestones, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders. This role also involves preparing project documentation, reporting on performance, and driving continuous improvement in project execution.

Qualifications

• Strong project delivery skills, including Project Management experience and the ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Experience with Expeditor responsibilities and Expediting processes to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and components.
• Knowledge of Inspection practices and quality assurance within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Logistics Management skills to coordinate materials flow, shipping, and inventory in support of project timelines.
• Relevant experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced composites manufacturing is highly beneficial.
• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to risk management.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, project management, or a related field preferred.