Project Manager - Engineering Programmes (Aerospace Sector)
Location: Filton (3 days a week onsite)
Contract: Until 31/12/2026
Hours: 35 per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)
Rate: £40.00/hr Umbrella | £29.89/hr PAYE
IR35: Inside
Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading engineering organisation, supporting a diverse and ageing fleet of specialist aircraft. This role sits within a dynamic, cross-functional team, delivering a portfolio of projects that are critical to the ongoing success and innovation of the programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage UK work packages to agreed time, cost, and quality targets.
Lead projects from initiation to closure using classical project management tools and techniques.
Integrate effectively with central programme, engineering, procurement, and customer services teams.
Directly manage risk-sharing partners and subcontractors, including contracts, tenders, deliverables, and quality.
Oversee project cost management, including budget creation, forecasting, and reporting.
Present progress and financials to stakeholders and at programme review meetings.
Facilitate and coordinate meetings, ensuring effective communication across the programme.
Proactively resolve or escalate issues as they arise.Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in project/programme management, ideally within engineering or aerospace.
Experience working with engineers and managing large engineering projects.
Strong communication, people management, reporting, and analytical skills.
Experience with project management tools (Zoho, SAP, Google Suite).
Ability to manage suppliers, partners, and subcontractors.
Experience delivering projects to time, cost, and quality.
Knowledge of configuration management is advantageous.
Project management qualifications (e.g., Prince2, APM, or equivalent) desirable.
Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a transnational team.
Experience facilitating and directing meetings.Additional Information:
Occasional travel may be required.
Engineering industry experience is essentialHow to Apply:
If you are a proactive Project Manager with a background in aerospace engineering programmes and are looking for your next challenge, please submit your CV for consideration. For more details please call Ellie at Carbon60 on (phone number removed).
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy