Project Manager – Aerospace / Engineering (Contract) Location: Gloucester Contract: 7-month contract (Inside IR35) Start date: ASAP Sector: Aerospace / Engineering / Manufacturing The Role Morson are supporting our Aerospace client who are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Aerospace / Engineering to join its Programmes team on a contract basis, supporting Commercial aircraft programmes. Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will lead cross-functional Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and act as a key customer-facing interface, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on quality, and within budget. This role plays a critical part in maintaining programme continuity and delivery during an interim period. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and commercial functions Manage project planning, forecasting, and delivery, including recovery plans where required Track costs vs budget, programme performance, and key milestones Support customer contract administration, including spares sales and repairs activities Act as a primary customer interface, ensuring clear communication and high levels of customer satisfaction Manage risk, change control, and issue resolution across assigned projects Support and chair internal programme reviews, customer reviews, and executive reporting Ensure compliance with export control and governance requirements Projects may include: Resolution of in-service issues Support to airframer development programmes Cost reduction and performance improvement initiatives Engagement with customers and airframers to support new business opportunities What You'll Bring Proven experience in project or programme management within aerospace, engineering, or a similar regulated industrial environment Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple workstreams Experience working in customer-facing roles, ideally with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers Good understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and industrial processes A proactive, results-driven mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile aerospace programmes within a globally recognised engineering organisation, gaining exposure to complex customer and delivery environments while making an immediate impact.