Overview

As Project Manager you will support critical airframe programmes to enable certification and entry into service. You will work with engineering teams and suppliers to keep plans robust, risks controlled, and milestones met, delivering across Aerostructures, Cabin Interiors, EWIS, System Installation and Landing Gear packages. The role blends hands-on delivery with developing programme leadership in a fast-moving aerospace environment. You’ll operate in a growth-focused, mission-driven culture where timely, safe outcomes matter.

Pay / Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays
5 extra days per year to buy/sell
5 extra days holiday for marriage or civil partnership
4% of salary to spend on extra benefits
health and wellbeing service
Company performance-based bonus

Responsibilities

Coordinate end-to-end programme delivery for Aerostructures, Cabin Interiors, EWIS, System Installation and Landing Gear workstreams
Build and maintain integrated schedules aligned to certification milestones using MS Project
Track supplier progress, manage deliverables, and proactively resolve issues
Identify and mitigate programme risks; escalate where needed
Monitor cost, schedule, and quality performance
Maintain programme reporting and dashboards (e.g., Jira)
Support change control to keep plans aligned with evolving technical and certification requirements

Key requirements

3+ years in a project or programme delivery role within aerospace or related engineering
Exposure to new product development programmes in aerospace or relevant sectors
Experience with supplier and internal stakeholder management and tracking third-party deliverables
Proficiency with planning/tracking tools such as MS Project and Jira
Strong organisational skills to manage multiple workstreams
Ability to translate technical progress into clear plans and reports
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with comfort in ambiguity and learning orientation
Willingness to work 4+ days per week in Bristol and travel occasionally
Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience

Proactive problem solving
Strong stakeholder management
Ability to translate complex technical progress into clear communication
MS Project
Jira
End-to-end programme delivery in aerospace

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