Project Manager For Space Sector

Technical Futures Ltd; Great Chesterford; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy in the UK is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to manage complex projects in the space domain. The role involves leading development projects, applying structured management techniques, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and significant experience in the space sector. A competitive salary of up to £85k with hybrid working is offered, along with benefits like a company bonus scheme and private medical cover.

Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme

Private medical cover

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven background in managing complex technical projects in the space domain.
• Familiarity with space-specific standard challenges and processes.
• Solid experience applying project management tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead space sector development projects, delivering on time and within budget.
• Apply structured project management approaches.
• Collaborate with sales and customer teams.

Skills

Client facing skills

People management

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, Software or Systems

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

An Engineering Project Manager with experience of managing complex technical projects in the space domain will play a pivotal client facing role within a Technical Consultancy. You'll deliver technically complex projects with significant software, electronics or embedded systems components. Applications are sought from academically strong Project Managers who can bring a degree in aerospace, electronics, systems or software engineering and who have proven experience of managing complex technical projects in the space domain such as satellite systems, payload electronics, software systems or space qualification programmes.

Responsibilities

• You will lead space sector development projects, delivering projects on time and within budget.
• You'll apply structured project management approaches such as Microsoft Project adapted for regulated or space qualified environments.
• Collaborate with sales teams, technical leads and customer teams to shape opportunities.

Qualifications

• A proven background in managing complex technical projects within the space domain.
• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, Software or Systems.
• Familiarity with space specific standard challenges and processes such as environmental testing, reliability analysis and system level validation.
• Good people management skills.
• Excellent Client facing skills.
• Solid experience applying project management tools and processes.
• You must have full eligibility to work in the UK and have been a UK resident for 5+ years

Benefits

A competitive salary up to C£85k will be offered with hybrid working (3 days office / 2 WFH), a Company Bonus Scheme, private medical cover, 25 days holiday and much more.