Senior Aerospace & Defence Project Leader

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); Burnley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in aerospace and defence is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead complex projects from inception to completion. The role requires over 5 years of project management experience within aerospace or defence manufacturing. The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, ensure customer satisfaction, and track project budgets and risks. This position is critical for driving high-value aerospace and defence tooling projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' project management in defence or aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects with machining and assembly processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex aerospace and defence projects from inception to final delivery.
• Manage budgets and track risks while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering and production.

Skills

Project management in defence or aerospace manufacturing

Delivering complex engineering projects

Commercial acumen and cost-control skills

Excellent communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Project and MS Office

Job description

A recruitment agency specializing in aerospace and defence is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead complex projects from inception to completion. The role requires over 5 years of project management experience within aerospace or defence manufacturing. The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, ensure customer satisfaction, and track project budgets and risks. This position is critical for driving high-value aerospace and defence tooling projects in a dynamic environment.