Project Manager - Configuration Management

Carbon60; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Filton seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee aerospace projects. The role involves managing project plans, engaging with engineers, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication. Candidates should have a strong aerospace background, experience with configuration management tools, and be capable of leading technical discussions. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 3 days onsite. Interested applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or engineering sectors.
• Ability to manage project plans in a technical environment.
• Proficient in configuration management and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver project plans within a technical aerospace environment.
• Engage in technical discussions with engineers.
• Oversee configuration management and planning tools.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to hold technical discussions

Project management awareness

Tools

Configuration management tools (ICC)

MS Project

Job description

Job Type

Contract/Temporary

Location

Filton, Gloucestershire

Job Ref

BBBH169581_1766574433

Date Added

December 24th, 2025

Consultant

Location: Filton, Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite)
Contract Duration: Until November 2026 (with possible extension)
Pay Rate:

• £26.16 per hour (PAYE

Hours: Standard 35 hours per week (working 4.5 days between 7am - 7pm, hours agreed at business discretion)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

About the Role: Our global aerospace client is searching for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading aerospace programme. This is a new vacancy, offering the opportunity to work in a technical environment and collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders across procurement, engineering, and design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver project plans within a technical aerospace environment
• Engage in technical discussions with engineers
• Oversee configuration management and planning tools (e.g., MS Project)
• Interface with procurement, engineering, and design teams
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Be customer-facing and communicate effectively

Requirements:

• Aerospace experience and understanding of aircraft
• Comfortable with configuration management tools (ICC)
• Ability to hold technical discussions with engineers
• Exposure to planning tools (MS Project or similar)
• Strong communicator with project management awareness

Ideal Background: Candidates from aerospace, engineering, or configuration management with project management experience are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: Please submit your up to date CV for review. For additional details please call Ellie at Carbon60 on 02039106419

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK unrestricted.

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