Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager – Aerospace \n

Salary: £55,000–£70,000 bonus
Working pattern: On-site 4 days per week

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IMPORTANT – SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

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Applicants must be British citizens and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years to meet the security clearance requirements for this position.

The Opportunity\n

Are you a Project Manager who can get delayed engineering programmes back on track?

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We’re recruiting for a Project Manager to join a specialist aerospace and defence manufacturing business delivering complex, high-value engineering products.

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This is a hands-on role for someone who can drive progress, challenge stakeholders and get products into manufacture when deadlines are at risk.

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You’ll work closely with engineering, operations and an on-site customer to resolve issues, improve delivery and keep programmes moving.

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This is not a passive project management role. We need someone proactive, decisive and confident in pushing for results.

Key Responsibilities\n

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  Lead cross-functional engineering project teams.

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  Drive programmes back on schedule when delivery falls behind.

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  Challenge engineering and operations teams to resolve delays.

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  Manage project schedules, milestones, costs and risks.

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  Work closely with an on-site customer and manage expectations.

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  Identify issues and implement recovery plans.

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  Monitor budgets, forecasts and project expenditure.

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  Manage changing requirements and project scope.

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  Report progress, risks and delivery performance.

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  Drive accountability and continuous improvement.

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What We’re Looking For\n

Essential:

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  Strong project management experience within engineering or manufacturing.

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  Proven experience managing delayed projects and challenging deadlines.

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  Confidence pushing engineering and operations teams to deliver.

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  Experience managing external customers and suppliers.

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  Strong planning, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

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  A proactive, hands-on approach to delivery.

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Desirable:

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  Aerospace or defence experience.

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  New product development (NPD) experience.

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  Understanding of aerospace qualification requirements.

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  Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.

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  Project management qualifications.

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  Experience in a matrix organisation.

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Salary & Benefits\n

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  £55,000–£70,000 salary.

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  Employee bonus scheme.

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  Pension with up to 10% employer contribution.

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  Early finish on Fridays.

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  Private medical insurance.

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  Life assurance and income protection.

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  Flexible annual leave options.

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  Additional annual leave for long service.

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  Cycle to Work scheme and gym membership.

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  Employee assistance programme and retail discounts.

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Apply Today\n

If you’re a Project Manager who can take ownership, tackle delivery challenges and get engineering programmes back on track, we’d like to hear from you.

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Please note: This role requires on-site attendance 4 days per week.