Overview
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Location: Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton. Role type: Fixed Term Contract. Compensation: £50,000 - £70,000 + Benefits.
Role ID: SF67030. This role is based at our Gloucestershire Airport site in Staverton and supports the safe and secure world we’re building together.
The role
As an Aviation Project Engineer, you’ll contribute to aircraft safety, compliance, and operational readiness, supporting the successful execution of complex aviation projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
* Capture lessons learned and continuously improve processes by updating procedures and templates.
* Mentor junior engineers and apprentices, guiding them through the modification workflow and best practices.
* Operate in line with the company’s Safety Management System, Quality Management System, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies.
* Promptly report unsafe conditions, hazards, or non-conformities to maintain a safe working environment.
* Uphold the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality when handling technical data and sensitive export-controlled information.
Contract: 12-month fixed term, 40 hours per week, based at Gloucestershire Airport, near Cheltenham.
Essential experience
* Proven experience delivering aircraft maintenance or modification projects within a regulated aviation environment (design, production, airworthiness, or maintenance organisations).
* Strong working knowledge of UK and European aviation regulations, including design and maintenance standards.
* Success in delivering complex aircraft upgrades (e.g., avionics, cabin systems, or mission equipment) with certification processes where applicable.
* Proficient in project planning and scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project or Primavera); experience managing configuration and document control systems.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to work across technical and regulatory teams.
Qualifications
* Degree-qualified in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BSc), or equivalent practical experience in a relevant technical discipline.
Security clearance
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Some positions may require national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details are available at GOV.UK.
What we offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days of special paid leave
* Holiday Trading and Be Kind Day benefits
* Development opportunities and wellbeing support
Company
Babcock International is committed to building an inclusive culture. We are a disability confident, committed employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re open to flexible working arrangements; please discuss at interview.
Closing date
Closing Date: 15/09/2025
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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