Project Manager - Aerospace Engineering - Carbon60

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Project Manager - Aerospace Engineering – Filton. 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.

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.

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 essential.
How 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 .


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