Lab Test Means Project Manager
Location: Filton, Bristol (60% onsite – flexibility required depending on project needs)
Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026 (possible extension)
Hourly Rate:
- £45.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- £33.64 per hour (PAYE)
- Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (overtime paid at standard rate)
- IR35: Inside IR35
The Role
An exciting contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lab Test Means Project Manager to support a major engineering and test programme within the aerospace sector. You will play a key role in delivering the infrastructure required for the construction, commissioning and operation of a Hydrogen Test Facility, alongside multiple test benches supporting a fuel systems test programme.
The role sits within a large, multi‑engineering and test environment and requires strong stakeholder engagement across UK and European sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Full accountability for time, cost and quality delivery of assigned projects
- Definition and ownership of Statements of Work
- Establishing and managing project governance and structure
- Driving project execution using agreed KPIs and metrics
- Active management of risks and opportunities
- Reporting progress and status to internal and external stakeholders
- Capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement
Required Experience & Skills
- Strong background in Project / Programme Management (PMI qualification desirable)
- Engineering background with strong technical understanding
- Experience delivering engineering or test infrastructure projects
- Confident stakeholder management at all levels, including suppliers and customers
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced, complex environment
- Experience working within transnational / multi‑site teams
- Excellent communication skills and a high level of professional agility
This role would suit an experienced Project Manager with a hands‑on engineering mindset and a track record of delivering complex test or infrastructure programmes in aerospace or engineering environments.
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