Project Manager - Aerospace Engineering

Carbon60; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Filton seeks an experienced Project Manager to support aerospace programmes. The role involves managing projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering project management, be adept at working with cross-functional teams, and possess excellent communication skills. This position entails occasional travel and falls under Inside IR35 regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project/programme management, ideally in engineering or aerospace.
• Ability to manage large engineering projects and work within a cross-functional team.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK work packages to meet time, cost, and quality targets.
• Lead projects from initiation to closure.
• Oversee project cost management and reporting.
• Facilitate effective communication across the programme.

Skills

Project/programme management experience

Communication skills

People management

Analytical skills

Experience with project management tools

Supplier and partner management

Tools

Zoho

SAP

Google Suite

Job description

Project Manager - Engineering Programmes (Aerospace Sector)

Location: Filton (3 days a week onsite)

Contract: Until 31/12/2026

Hours: 35 per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)

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

IR35: Inside

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading engineering organisation, supporting a diverse and ageing fleet of specialist aircraft. This role sits within a dynamic, cross‑functional team, delivering a portfolio of projects that are critical to the ongoing success and innovation of the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage UK work packages to agreed time, cost, and quality targets.
• Lead projects from initiation to closure using classical project management tools and techniques.
• Integrate effectively with central programme, engineering, procurement, and customer services teams.
• Directly manage risk‑sharing partners and subcontractors, including contracts, tenders, deliverables, and quality.
• Oversee project cost management, including budget creation, forecasting, and reporting.
• Present progress and financials to stakeholders and at programme review meetings.
• Facilitate and coordinate meetings, ensuring effective communication across the programme.
• Proactively resolve or elevate issues as they arise.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in project/programme management, ideally within engineering or aerospace.
• Experience working with engineers and managing large engineering projects.
• Strong communication, people management, reporting, and analytical skills.
• Experience with project management tools (Zoho, SAP, Google Suite).
• Ability to manage suppliers, partners, and subcontractors.
• Experience delivering projects to time, cost, and quality.
• Knowledge of configuration management is advantageous.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and as part of a transnational team.
• Experience facilitating and directing meetings.

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Engineering industry experience is essential.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive Project Manager with a background in aerospace engineering programmes and are looking for your next challenge, please submit your CV for consideration. For more details please call Ellie at Carbon60 on 02039106419.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.