Aerospace Project Manager

Meritus ·www.meritustalent.com

Location Filton, Gloucestershire, England
Salary GBP 40 - 45 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Engineering
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MERITUS are recruiting for an Aerospace Project Manager to join our client in Filton to support Manufacturing & Supply chain projects in an initial 6 month contract.

AEROSPACE PROJECT MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £45 PER HOUIR - 6 MONTHS - FILTON (60% ONSITE) - SECTOR: AVIATION/AEROSPACE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

MERITUS are supporting a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation in the search for an experienced Programme & Supply Chain Project Lead to support strategic manufacturing and supplier delivery initiatives across a major aircraft programme.

This role will focus on driving cross-functional coordination across procurement, engineering, quality and supply chain teams to support programme delivery, supplier performance and industrial risk mitigation across a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Strategy & Delivery

  • Support the development and deployment of programme strategy in line with wider business objectives
  • Coordinate and support delivery of key manufacturing and supply chain improvement projects
  • Assist with prioritisation of strategic workstreams to support operational performance and programme readiness

Supplier & Industrial Performance Management

  • Support supplier selection activities, including tender processes and make-versus-buy assessments
  • Monitor supplier performance across cost, delivery, technical capability and risk exposure
  • Track recurring and non-recurring cost activities, claims management and supplier improvement actions
  • Coordinate supplier demand planning activities with internal and external stakeholders

Operational Delivery & Risk Resolution

  • Coordinate support for work transfer activities to enable production ramp-up and supply chain resilience
  • Support implementation of engineering or production modifications across the manufacturing perimeter
  • Assist with resolution of significant industrial and supply chain delivery issues
  • Support escalation management where delivery, quality or operational risks threaten programme performance
  • Coordinate implementation of major change activities and transition into full production delivery

Skills & Experience Required

  • Strong project management experience within a manufacturing, engineering or supply chain environment
  • Experience delivering complex cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders
  • Aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing sector experience highly desirable
  • Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capability
  • Experience managing operational risk, issue resolution and business-critical escalations
  • Able to manage technically complex topics across multiple business functions
  • Commercially aware with strong strategic thinking capability
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills
  • Highly adaptable, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced delivery environment

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Who is hiring for the Aerospace Project Manager role?
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Where is the Aerospace Project Manager job located?
The Aerospace Project Manager role with Meritus is based in Filton, GB.
What does the Aerospace Project Manager role pay?
Meritus lists the Aerospace Project Manager role at GBP 40–45 per hour.
Is the Aerospace Project Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Meritus.
What experience level is the Aerospace Project Manager role?
The Aerospace Project Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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