Project Manager

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PROJECT MANAGER – CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

£35 per hour via Umbrella
Initial contract until November 2026
35-hour working week
High-profile role supporting the Widebody Systems Programme (Fuel & Landing Gear)
Managing complex engineering, design, and change processes for aircrafts, using configuration management tools.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a world-leading organisation within the aerospace sector, delivering complex aircraft programmes across development, production, and in-service support. Operating in a highly collaborative, international environment, they are currently strengthening their Programme Management capability within the Widebody Systems UK team. As a result, they are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support critical Fuel and Landing Gear activities.

THE PROJECT MANAGER – WIDEBODY SYSTEMS ROLE

As a Project Manager, you will support a portfolio of projects within the Widebody Systems UK Programme, focusing on Fuel and Landing Gear systems. You will be responsible for delivering agreed work packages to time, cost and quality, working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

You will integrate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Services and Chief Engineering teams, ensuring effective coordination, risk management and communication throughout the project lifecycle. The role also includes budget monitoring, reporting, supplier management, and contribution to financial planning activities, ensuring programme objectives and customer expectations are met. This must be achieved while adhering to Programme Management and Configuration Management processes.

PROJECT MANAGER – ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Understanding of Aircraft manufacturing is essential
Knowledge of configuration management toolsets
Sound technical awareness to understand engineering, design, build and test challenges
Experience delivering to time, cost and quality objectives
Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills
Experience coordinating and leading cross-functional teams
Understanding of budget control and financial reporting

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information please call 0203 854 0120. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

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