Project Manager - Aerospace Engineering - Carbon

Overview

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:
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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Engineering industry experience is essential.

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 Carbon
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