Project Manager - Aerospace Engineering

Carbon 60; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation in the UK seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee aerospace engineering programmes. The successful candidate will manage project timelines, costs, and quality targets while integrating with various teams. Required qualifications include project management experience within engineering or aerospace and familiarity with tools like Zoho and SAP. This role offers competitive hourly rates and requires 3 days a week onsite in Filton, UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project/programme management, ideally within engineering or aerospace.
• Experience working with engineers and managing large engineering projects.
• Knowledge of configuration management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK work packages to agreed time, cost, and quality targets.
• Lead projects using classical project management tools and techniques.
• Integrate with central programme and engineering teams.

Skills

Project/programme management

Strong communication skills

People management

Analytical skills

Project management tools (Zoho, SAP, Google Suite)

Education

Project management qualifications (Prince2, APM, or equivalent)

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.
• Project management qualifications (e.g., Prince2, APM, or equivalent) desirable.
• 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 (phone number removed).

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