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Aerospace defence market experience is an essential prerequisite. The position requires a technically credible project manager capable of operating effectively within a highly capable engineering team while maintaining discipline in programme delivery, reporting, and stakeholder management. The organisation is a UK-based aerospace engineering company developing large vertical-take-off-and-landing (VTOL) uncrewed aircraft systems designed for defence, logistics, and humanitarian missions. Operating as a small, highly specialised engineering team, the company focuses on building heavy-lift uncrewed aircraft that bridge the gap between conventional drones and helicopters. These aircraft are designed to support missions such as logistics resupply, casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), disaster response, and defence operations, combining long endurance, high payload capacity, and the ability to operate from remote or austere environments. The company is an ambitious engineering SME with a strong culture of hands-on innovation and rapid iteration. The engineering team has progressed a large VTOL aircraft platform from early concept through to operational flight trials in a short timeframe and is now expanding engineering and programme delivery capability as development programmes scale. Joining the organisation means working in a fast-moving environment where individuals have meaningful influence on engineering outcomes, programme direction, and company growth. Role Overview The organisation is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex aerospace development programmes. Because the organisation is a small engineering company, the role requires someone senior enough to operate independently and comfortable shaping the way projects are managed across the organisation. A key aspect of the role involves balancing priorities between engineering teams, company leadership, and external stakeholders including customers, partners, and government organisations. Key Responsibilities Programme Delivery Lead delivery of complex engineering programmes from concept through development, flight testing, and operational deployment. Maintain clear visibility of programme scope, milestones, risks, and dependencies. Ensure programmes remain aligned with technical, financial, and contractual objectives. Develop and maintain realistic integrated programme plans that reflect engineering development timelines and testing requirements. Engineering Engagement Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, electronic, and systems engineers. Maintain credibility within the engineering team through strong technical understanding and pragmatic decision-making. Ensure project plans reflect realistic engineering constraints and development timelines. Demonstrate engineering literacy across mechanical and electronic engineering disciplines sufficient to engage meaningfully in engineering discussions. Where applicable, maintain awareness of aviation certification and regulatory considerations relevant to aircraft development and testing. Project Systems & Reporting Ensure appropriate systems and reporting structures exist to support effective project tracking. Establish practical project management processes appropriate for a small, technically driven engineering organisation. Provide regular programme updates to company leadership and external stakeholders. Develop and maintain integrated programme schedules including: • Critical path analysis, • Milestone tracking Financial Discipline Maintain financial visibility across programmes including: • Budgets, • Forecasts Use financial reporting to reinforce delivery discipline and highlight emerging programme risks. Support leadership with programme financial analysis and planning. Supply Chain & Manufacturing Coordination Work closely with procurement, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure programme delivery aligns with supply chain and production constraints. Coordinate with suppliers and partners to maintain delivery schedules and manage supply risks. Support development and oversight of bill of materials (BOM) structures, including tracking of: • Component costs, • System mass Contribute to programme planning through awareness of manufacturing systems and production processes relevant to aerospace hardware development. Stakeholder Management Serve as a key interface between: • Engineering teams, • Company leadership, • Customers and programme partners Negotiate priorities and resolve conflicts constructively across stakeholders. Required Experience Proven experience managing complex engineering or aerospace development programmes. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within engineering-led organisations. Experience operating with significant autonomy and responsibility in technically complex environments. Track record delivering programmes involving multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines. Experience coordinating engineering development with supply chain, manufacturing, and testing activities. Desirable Experience Experience in aerospace, defence, UAV systems, robotics, or autonomous systems. Familiarity with aviation certification processes and regulatory frameworks. Experience managing programmes involving flight testing or prototype development. Experience working with government or defence customers. Experience managing complex bills of materials and coordinating supply chain activities in engineering development programmes. Key Skills Technical Credibility Strong understanding of engineering development environments. Engineering literacy across mechanical and electronic engineering domains. Ability to engage meaningfully with aerospace engineers, systems engineers, and technical specialists. Awareness of aircraft certification and regulatory considerations is desirable. Programme Planning & Analysis Strong capability in programme planning, schedule analysis, and risk management. Experience using techniques such as: • Critical path analysis, • Resource planning, • Manpower smoothing Financial & Commercial Awareness Comfortable working with programme budgets and financial tracking. Experience developing and maintaining programme cash flow forecasts. Ability to link financial visibility with delivery accountability. Understanding of how engineering decisions influence programme cost, mass, and manufacturing complexity. Supply Chain & Manufacturing Awareness Understanding of aerospace supply chains and hardware development cycles. Experience working with bill of materials management, including mass and cost tracking. Familiarity with manufacturing systems and production planning environments. Interpersonal Capability Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Comfortable negotiating between engineers, leadership, suppliers, and customers. Able to challenge constructively while maintaining strong working relationships. Personal Attributes Successful candidates will typically be: Pragmatic and delivery-focused. Comfortable operating in small, fast-moving engineering teams. Diplomatic but decisive when resolving competing priorities. Motivated by working on technically challenging aerospace systems. Capable of building trust with experienced engineers and technical specialists. The company offers a 9 day fortnight.

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A leading water utility company based in Lane End is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to manage various engineering projects.

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This role is ideal for a Project Manager with a technical engineering background and a good understanding of PLC/SCADA control systems, who is confident managing project economics, risk, and compliance, while acting as a key interface between clients, project teams, and senior management. Are you an

Our client is looking for a hands on Site Engineering Manager to take ownership of all site maintenance, ensuring plant, equipment and facilities are operating efficiently, safely and in line with compliance standards. As a Site Engineering Manager, you will:. Manage engineering stock including spar

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You’ll act as the focal point for engineering across the project lifecycle, working closely with project, commercial, construction, and operations teams as well as external partners. This role sits at the heart of project execution, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, managing techni

To work within our Projects department, reporting to the Senior Project Manager. Maintain an overview and responsibility for all engineering disciplines - Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, and Civils In terms of both design and project delivery. Typical Projects You May Manage:.

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. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including new sy

Role: Project ManagerLocation: BellshillDuration: 3 Months (Temp to Perm)Specifics: M&E / FM / Construction biased projectsThe purpose of the role is to: Be responsible for delivering a variety of Project Works on our customers sites across Scotland. Have full accountability and responsibility for m

Engineering Project ManagerUp to £48,000 DOEYolk Recruitment are recruiting for an Engineering Project Manager, offering a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced Engineering Project Manager or a Project Engineer ready to step up into a broader, more autonomous position.

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What you will be doing as an Engineering Project ManagerManage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value between £15k & one hundred thousand per project. Engineering Project Manager - Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9NSContract: PermanentSalary: Offering up t

A Senior Project Manager typically leads and manages SEA's projects of highest risk and complexity throughout the entire project lifecycle including bids and post project support. Senior Project Manager will be based at our Barnstapl.

Project Engineering Manager Based - Stoke on Trent, ST4 6PH Salary £50,000 - £62,711 per annum, depending on experience Working hours - Monday - Friday, 39 hours per week We are recruiting for for a Project Engineering Manager to join our established Engineering department at our Mr Kipling ba

G3 Systems Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex deployable Engineered System Solutions (ESS) projects supporting the MOD, Home Office, and international defence clients. You will take full ownership of multiple projects, managing multi-discipli.

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World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. Please Note this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on

Job Title: Project Manager Civil Engineering (Water Utilities)Location: WN8, United KingdomSalary: £60,000 £80,000 (dependent on experience) + Car Allowance / Company VehicleAbout th

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We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex automation projects from concept through to customer handover. Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering multiple projects from concept to completion. Strong understanding of VFM engi

We are excited to continue building our Transmission and Distribution team in the UK to support the energy transition locally, we are seeking an SPM to join our team working on National projects, substations and overhead line projects. Experience in client‑facing roles, ability to provide robust a

A recruitment agency specializing in engineering is seeking a Site Manager for a major electrical project in Deeside, United Kingdom.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading MEP contractor delivering complex, large-scale projects across the UK and Europe, spanning data centres, commercial shell & core and office fit-out environments. The Successful Senior Project Manager Will

As a Senior Project Manager at Bridges, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex engineering projects. Creation and management of the appropriate Project Documentation and control of project expenditure within a monthly project reporting structure. Experience in managing Engine

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for a 1-year contract. The role involves leading projects within a delivery environment and requires experience in production systems and facility integration.

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As our Project Engineering Manager, you will manage the engineering and technical elements of the design, execution and commissioning of significant change programmes and continuous improvement projects across the division, ensuring the technical aspects of each project are delivered within scope, t

Leading a multi disciplined Engineering team, the Project Engineering Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination and delivery of engineering activities within a hardware development environment. Project Engineering Manager required to join a high performing and forward thinking team

A leading health and beauty retailer is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to manage construction and facilities management projects across the UK. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal cand

This is a senior Engineering Project Manager role you’ll take ownership of the technical delivery of a large and varied project portfolio, managing multiple live projects at any one time at different stages of the process, some running over multiple years. If you’re an experienced Engineering Pr