Engineering Project Manager

Company: CBSbutler
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Location: Luton
Job Description:

Role – Engineering Project Manager

Location – Luton, UK

Contract – 12 Months Contract

My client is looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our EW/FCA teams working on aerospace systems.

This is a 12-month contract, due to the nature of the work, this role requires 80% (4 days) on-site working Leonardo’s site in Luton.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the engineering side of projects
  • Providing teams with clear expectations of the engineering outcomes
  • Ensuring teams operate consistently within the Policies & Procedures and foster the improvement goals defined by the Engineering Function
  • Manage multi-discipline teams across sites
  • Establishing and maintaining good lines of communication internally across the Engineering IPT, with the IPT lead, Project Manager and Functional Heads
  • Monitor progress, risks, and technical performance
  • Make sure designs meet customer needs and are fully documented
  • Controlling project configuration and change management to ensure design reuse is maximised

What We’re Looking For

  • Ability to plan and organise engineering work packages with team members
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing budgets and schedules
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including manager, suppliers and customers
  • Leadership ability and teamwork
  • Understanding of the engineering lifecycle
  • Commercial awareness
  • Willingness to travel (UK and possibly abroad)

If you’re an experienced consultant looking for your next opportunity, apply now for a confidential discussion.

Posted: July 1st, 2026