Project Manager (Aerospace /Aviation)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical cover

Group Pension

Share Incentive Plan ESOP

Travel Insurance

Health-care Cash Scheme

Excellent Benefits & Progression

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a Project Manager with aerospace or aviation experience to own and deliver complex engineering programmes from concept to delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and mentor others while enjoying autonomy in a blue‑chip aviation environment.

The role is office-based and commutable from Oxford, Bicester, Aylesbury, West London, Cheltenham, Reading, Milton Keynes, with a strong bonus scheme and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex aerospace/aviation projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of end-to-end project lifecycle and governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of Customisation & Development contracts across full project life cycle.
• Run projects in line with internal tools, procedures and governance, supported by PMO.
• Support development and improvement of project procedures for the future.

Skills

Project management

Aerospace experience

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Project Manager (Aerospace /Aviation) Competitive/ negotiable salary Mon - Friday 37.5 hours a week Great Bonus scheme Private Medical cover Group Pension Share Incentive Plan ESOP Travel Insurance Health-care Cash Scheme Excellent Benefits & Progression Office Based: commutable from Oxford, Bicester, Aylesbury, West London, Cheltenham, Reading, Milton Keynes. Are you a Project Manager from either the aerospace, aviation industry or similar looking to lead and deliver pioneering, cutting-edge engineering projects within an industry-leading business while mentoring others, having genuine autonomy/ownership, and benefiting from a standout package (bonus, enhanced pension, private medical and excellent holiday allowance)? On offer is the opportunity to take full ownership of complex, bespoke programmes from concept through to delivery working alongside highly skilled technical teams and using state-of-the-art tools and facilities while being trusted to make key decisions, shape project direction, and progress into senior leadership through structured development. This company are an extremely well-known, blue-chip household name within the aviation industry, recognised worldwide for delivering pioneering, cutting-edge programmes and engineering excellence. They're known for investing in state-of-the-art facilities and industry-leading technology, while providing an environment where people are trusted, supported and developed long-term through clear progression, high-quality training, and the chance to work on bespoke, niche projects that push boundaries. On offer is a role where you'll take full ownership of complex projects from concept through to delivery, within a business at the cutting edge of aviation engineering. You'll be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, driving stakeholder management, and mentoring others in the project function giving you genuine autonomy while delivering ground-breaking, bespoke programmes with clear progression. This role would suit a Project Manager from the aerospace or aviation industry looking to further their career, step up in responsibility and autonomy, and lead high-impact, cutting-edge engineering programmes within a globally recognised market leader.

The role

• Manage end-to-end delivery of Customisation & Development contracts across the full project life cycle.
• Run projects in line with internal tools, procedures and governance, supported by the PMO.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of project procedures for the future.

The candidate

• Project manager
• Aerospace / aviation background
• Looking for excellent investment opportunities

Reference Number - 278770

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.