Project Leader - Aerospace

Job Description

As a Project Leader you will join our Bristol team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector.

You will lead the delivery of strategic engineering activities within a complex aerospace programme environment. Acting as the focal point for project execution, you will define and manage the roadmap, ensuring on‑time, high‑quality delivery while coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance, customer support, and R&T.

• Location:
  Bristol
• On Site:
  Hybrid
• Clearance:
  Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid to Senior

• Lead and deliver engineering projects in line with technical, schedule, and budget objectives
• Define and manage the project roadmap, milestones, risks, and resource planning
• Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure programme alignment
• Work closely with Chief Engineers and programme leadership to maintain technical continuity
• Monitor and control project budgets and performance metrics
• Provide structured reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation plans
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within engineering activities

• Proven experience leading aerospace engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of structured project delivery methodologies
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to operate effectively in a regulated, safety‑critical environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience working across multi‑disciplinary engineering teams

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
  , or equivalent
  military experience
  .
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex aerospace programmes
• Experience with in structured engineering lifecycle environments

• Experience with in landing systems, structural systems, or aircraft systems programmes
• Background in R&T or innovation‑driven projects
• Familiarity with ATI‑funded or government‑backed aerospace programmes

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech‑driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website  If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected.

Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.