Job Description

Our client, operating in the aerospace industry, is currently seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to join their team on a contract basis.

Location: Buckinghamshire (hybrid model can be explored once settled)

Contract: Initial 6 months, potential extension likely

Rate: DOE - Inside IR35

Key Responsibilities:

Structure and lead projects, ensuring alignment with performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives

Drive project development plans and ensure product performance objectives are met

Maintain accountability for development schedule adherence and cost targets

Coordinate and manage cross-functional Integrated Programme Teams (IPTs) across multiple sites

Lead risk and opportunity management processes, ensuring the project's risk register is maintained

Serve as the primary interface with customers and stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication

Develop and maintain project schedules and ensure compliance with project management standards

Champion continuous improvement in project management practices, sharing lessons learned and best practices

Job Requirements:

Experience leading complex engineering development programmes in aerospace or regulated environments

Proficiency in formal project management methodologies such as APM, PMI, or equivalent

Understanding of PLM frameworks or equivalent stage-gate development processes

Strong experience in managing programme performance against cost, schedule, and quality targets

Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional, cross-site teams

Knowledge of risk and opportunity management, change control, and project governance frameworks

Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or closely related technical disciplines

Desirable Skills:

Experience within the Group or equivalent large aerospace supplier

Familiarity with enterprise PM/ERP systems such as Planisware OSMOZ

Knowledge of APQP and aerospace quality standards (AS9100)

Proficiency in French for cross-site coordination

Experience with Agile project management methodology

Skills & Behaviours:

Strong delivery accountability and technical credibility

Effective stakeholder leadership and communication skills

Ability to think structurally and bring clarity to complex programmes

Experienced in proactive risk management and maintaining integrity

Collaborative and thrives in a multi-cultural, multi-site environment

If you are a technically credible Senior Project Manager seeking the opportunity to lead challenging aerospace projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and ambitious team