Project Manager - Configuration Management

Carbon 60; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace client seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee technical aerospace projects in a hybrid role based in Filton, Bristol. The successful candidate will manage project plans and engage with engineering teams while fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates are those with aerospace or engineering backgrounds and must have solid communication skills. This contract role offers a pay rate of £35 per hour (Umbrella) and is inside IR35, valid until November 2026 with possible extensions.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace projects and familiarity with aircraft.
• Comfortable using configuration management tools (ICC).
• Ability to engage in technical discussions with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Aerospace experience

Configuration management tools

Technical discussion ability

Planning tools exposure

Strong communication skills

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager - Aerospace

Location: Filton Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite)

Contract Duration: Until November 2026 (with possible extension)

Pay Rate:
£35.00 per hour (Umbrella)
£26.16 per hour (PAYE)
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 (phone number removed)

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