Job Description

Lab Test Means & FTI Project Manager

Filton 60% onsite flexible for additional days onsite depending on project and controller room

£45.00 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35

11 month initial contract (Likelihood of extension)

Brief

Engineering Background

Previous engineer job

Technical knowledge in engineering

Leadership, in the driving seat.

Good level of reporting.

Experience working transnational work spaces

Experience in project in industrial environment : mechanical, build or install a piece of equipment, similar of fuel envt, safety element, chemical hazard and explosive atmosphere

A vacancy has arisen for a Lab Test Means & FTI Project Manager, responsible for leading the development of advanced test infrastructures that support hydrogen technologies and fuel systems innovation.

The role sits within a large, transnational Flight & Integration Test Centre environment, embedded in the Test Means & Digital Platforms domain - a 500‑person organisation operating across multiple countries and sites. The team is guided by the values of Kindness, Trust, Open‑mindedness, Positivity and Solidarity (KTOPS).

Role Overview

The Project Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of infrastructure development required to construct, commission and operate a Hydrogen Test Facility, along with a suite of test benches supporting a comprehensive Fuel Systems Test Programme.

These test means - both flight and laboratory - are essential tools used by test specialists and flight crews to validate, integrate and certify complex system modifications.

The role sits within the transnational Enable subdomain, which manages finance, performance, safety and project management activities across Filton, Hamburg, Bremen and Toulouse.

Key Accountabilities

Full responsibility for Time, Cost and Quality performance across the project

Definition and ownership of the Statement of Work

Establishment of project structure and governance frameworks

Steering project execution using clear metrics and performance indicators

Management of Risks & Opportunities

Reporting to external stakeholders and ensuring transparent communication

Capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of engineering knowledge, programme leadership and cross‑functional collaboration. They thrive in complex, fast‑moving environments and demonstrate the ability to unite diverse teams around shared objectives.

Essential skills and experience include:

Strong project/programme management background (PMI certification is an advantage)

Solid engineering foundation

Advanced English communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills with customers and suppliers at all levels

Effective stakeholder management

High levels of autonomy, agility and adaptability

A collaborative, team‑oriented approach

Ability to anticipate, influence and steer change

Impact of the Role

This position plays a pivotal part in enabling the next generation of sustainable aviation technologies. The test infrastructures delivered by this role will directly support the validation and certification of hydrogen‑based systems and advanced fuel technologies.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan