Senior Project Manager Aerospace and Defence

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Project Manager in the Bristol area. The role involves managing aerospace and defence projects through their full life-cycle. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related disciplines, with project management experience. Responsibilities include overseeing project progress, budget management, and stakeholder communication. The role offers flexibility with a mix of office and remote work, appealing to those seeking dynamic work environments.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant field.
• Recognised Project Management training is desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects according to procedures.
• Support bid preparations and proposals.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Financial management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Permanent - Bristol Area Attractive - Aerospace, Marine and Defence

A Senior Project Manager is required within an Advanced Aerospace, Marine and Defence Services Organisation. The Senior Project Manager will join the senior team and will be involved in the full project life‑cycle from assisting with bids for new and continuing work to delivering existing long‑term programmes of work. Specifically, the Senior Project Manager role involves the planning, monitoring, and control of allocated projects in the Aerospace and Defence market. Key to this is ensuring that projects are in line with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and project management procedures within the level of delegated authority.

This Senior Project Manager role would suit a candidate who has previous engineering and current project management experience looking to move into a fast‑moving company with a world‑wide customer base. This role will be based in their Bristol offices with occasional travel to client sites as required however as part of their commitment to flexible working, employees are able to combine office work with remote working.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to Head of Programmes, manage projects in accordance with procedures.
• Participation in the Bid Phase, either supporting the Business Manager.
• Potentially leading bids post initial customer contact.
• Some preparation of proposals estimates, and initial pricing may be required.
• Preparation of all Project Start‑up and Initiation Documentation.
• Preparation of Project Briefs, Project Management Plans, Project Schedules, and Budgets.
• Management of Risk in accordance with company procedures.
• Tracking, monitoring progress and management of projects for Time, Cost and Quality.
• Preparation of project data including budget updates, estimates, invoicing, and profiling.
• Management of project resource demand and participation in Business Unit resource.
• Stakeholder communication for both internal/external to customers and suppliers.
• Management and control of contract changes with the customer for all allocated projects.
• Early and clear reporting, raising/escalation of project issues, risks, and potential problems.
• Support the implementation of Best Practice Project Management across the company.
• Identify opportunities for improving processes and efficiency regarding projects.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in an Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Recognised Project Management training and qualification (Desirable).
• Ability to lead team members in demanding technical environments.
• Able to work with a wide experience level from junior engineers to technical consultants.
• Financially astute, able to create and manage project budgets to maintain profit margin.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident in prioritisation and managing concurrent work‑streams.
• Ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines.
• Be an effective communicator, both written and verbal.
• A proactive and assertive nature with the motivation to succeed.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power‑point.
• General experience within defence or aerospace engineering environment.
• Experience of project management of engineering technical services provision.
• Ideally experience of full life cycle development programmes.
• Some line management experience (of at least one other)

Security Clearance

Security Clearance and UK Nationals only for this role due to the nature of systems involved

Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon and to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Senior Project Manager, then contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446127 or [e-mail]

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