Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aerospace and Defence organization near High Wycombe is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex development projects. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in Aerospace engineering, exceptional leadership skills, and is familiar with project management methodologies. This role is crucial for maintaining stakeholder satisfaction and ensuring project success. Remote options are not mentioned, indicating an on-site requirement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering Aerospace or Avionics engineering in a structured project environment.
• Experience managing the full project lifecycle from bid through to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-phase development projects.
• Act as the key point of contact for stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery of projects to cost, schedule, and quality metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Project management methodologies

Risk management

Education

Degree qualified in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager – Aerospace

4 days pw on site

SC Clearance must be eligible for this role

Copello are pleased to be partnered with a major Aerospace and Defence organisation based near High Wycombe, who are looking for a Senior Project Manager.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the successful delivery of a portfolio of technically complex and high-value development projects, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, internal standards, and business performance targets. The Senior Project Manager will be joining an established project delivery function and will play a key role in driving end-to-end project execution, team performance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-phase development projects across the full lifecycle — from planning and design through to delivery and acceptance.
• Act as the key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and engineering teams.
• Ensure delivery of projects to agreed cost, schedule, and quality metrics.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership across project teams, supporting engineering and operations functions to meet programme objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating where appropriate.
• Lead project planning efforts including resource allocation, milestone planning, and work breakdown structures.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and financial reports.
• Support continuous improvement and process enhancement initiatives within the project function.
• Promote a culture of open communication, accountability, and excellence across the team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of delivering Aerospace or Avionics engineering in a structured project environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills and capable of leading cross-functional teams and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project financials, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience managing the full project lifecycle from bid through to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Working knowledge of risk, change, and configuration management.
• Familiar with project management methodologies such as APM, PRINCE2, or PMI.

Desirable

• Background in aerospace, defence, avionics, or RF/communications systems.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Project Management, etc.).
• Experience working in matrix organisations with integrated engineering teams.

If you feel you have the right skills and experience please apply now, or send your CV to [e-mail] and we will be in touch for a further conversation