Senior Project Manager - Aerospace

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join a growing engineering organisation within the aerospace sector. This is a high-impact role where you will support the Project Chief Engineer (PCE) in delivering complex development programmes — ensuring performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives are achieved in line with structured engineering processes (including APQP). As a Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of delivering engineering programmes end-to-end, acting as a key interface between internal teams and the customer. You will lead cross-functional Integrated Programme Teams (IPTs) across international sites (UK, France, US), ensuring alignment between technical delivery and commercial targets.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within aerospace, defence, or complex engineering environments
• Strong understanding of engineering development lifecycles
• Experience delivering programmes involving electrical systems, avionics, or embedded systems
• Ability to operate in a customer-facing, stakeholder-heavy environment
• Experience leading cross-functional / international teams
• Familiarity with APQP, gated development processes, or similar frameworks
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience

Nice To Haves

• Background supporting or working alongside Chief Engineers / Technical Authorities
• Experience within aerospace OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
• Knowledge of safety-critical standards (e.g. DO-178, DO-254)

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of development programmes across the full lifecycle
• Ensure projects meet cost, schedule, and quality targets
• Support and deputise for the Project Chief Engineer (PCE) where required
• Act as a primary interface with customers and key stakeholders
• Drive collaboration across multi-site engineering teams (UK, France, US)
• Manage risks, issues, and programme performance reporting
• Ensure alignment with structured development processes and APQP standards

Benefits

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees