Contract Senior Project Lead – Aerospace MRO
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Lead on a contract basis to manage and coordinate the set-up of a new aerospace MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) from the UK to a facility abroad for a leading client based at their Buckinghamshire base. As the Senior Project Lead, you will take ownership of delivering a complex, high‑value MRO startup project, ensuring it is completed on time, within scope, and to the highest industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a new MRO facility
* Coordinate cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and suppliers
* Oversee project timelines, budgets, and risk management
* Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations and quality standards
* Provide clear reporting to senior leadership and client stakeholders
Qualifications
* Proven experience leading large‑scale aerospace or MRO projects
* Strong project management background (contracting experience preferred)
* Ability to manage international projects and multicultural teams
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Willingness to work overseas at certain times during the project and once up and running and settling in
What’s on Offer
* High‑impact, strategic project role
* Competitive contract rate
* Opportunity to lead a flagship international aerospace initiative
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