An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join a global programme management team delivering design, manufacture, and lifecycle support of cutting‑edge aviation training solutions to customers worldwide.
You will lead multiple concurrent projects across the full lifecycle, from concept and design through to certification, delivery, and in‑service modification, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and international clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager looking to operate in a high‑impact, technically complex environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including new system builds and complex engineering upgrades
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and external partners
- Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Develop and maintain project plans (WBS, schedules, budgets, risk registers)
- Monitor performance and proactively resolve issues
- Maintain strong financial oversight, including budgeting and forecasting
- Identify and mitigate risks while driving opportunities
- Ensure effective configuration and change management
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Provide clear reporting to senior leadership
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience delivering complex, high‑value projects involving hardware and software integration
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PRINCE2, APM, PMI, MSP)
- Background in aviation, aerospace, defence, or other regulated industries
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Office tools
- Experience with aviation or safety‑critical systems
- Knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks (EASA, FAA)
- Experience working with international customers
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
- Pension contribution (up to 7%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
- Private medical insurance (with optional family cover)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Group income protection
- Flexible benefits (health cash plan, dental, gym, cycle to work, etc.)
- Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
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