LAB TEST MEAN PROJECT MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £45 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - FILTON - 1 STAGE INTERVIEW - SECTOR: AEROSPACE
An opportunity has arisen for a Project Lead to support a specialist Flight & Integration Test environment within a major aerospace organisation.
The role sits within a multi-site engineering and test capability responsible for delivering and supporting laboratory and flight test solutions, digital platforms, and technical data services used to validate, integrate, and support aircraft modification and certification activities.
The successful candidate will support the development of infrastructure required for the construction, commissioning, and operational delivery of a hydrogen-focused test facility, alongside multiple test benches supporting a wider fuel systems test programme.
Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of infrastructure projects supporting hydrogen and fuel systems test facilities
Support the construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of specialist test environments
Manage project delivery across time, cost, and quality objectives
Define and manage the project statement of work
Establish and maintain project governance and reporting structures
Coordinate project execution using relevant performance metrics and controls
Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and opportunities
Engage and report to internal and external stakeholders
Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement activities
Work collaboratively across multi-site engineering and test teams
Requirements
Strong project or programme management background
Engineering or technical industry experience
Experience delivering complex infrastructure or test-related projects
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to engage effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
Advanced level of English communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and adapt within a changing environment
Strong organisational and problem-solving capability
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
Ability to anticipate, manage, and steer change effectively
Formal project management certification or methodology exposure (e.g. PMI)
Experience within aerospace, test, integration, or highly regulated engineering environments
Salary description
£40.00 - £45.00 per hour