Project Leader - Aerospace

Project Leader - Aerospace

Posted Today by iO Associates - UK/EU

£40 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Wales, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Project Leader at a leading aerospace manufacturer involves overseeing the repurposing of a major production facility for Single Aisle programmes. The position requires strong project management skills, particularly in change management and site enablement, to drive innovation and efficiency. The successful candidate will lead enablement teams and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. This is a 12-month contract position based on-site in Wales, UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead enablement for Rate++ by embedding new ways of working and best practices
  • Develop governance frameworks and drive tooling/technology improvements to support sustainability and efficiency
  • Provide leadership to Enablement Teams, ensuring delivery to cost, quality, and timescales
  • Manage tool control, LOLER compliance, and FOD projects
  • Ensure EHS and Airworthiness standards while driving SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) improvements

Key Skills:

  • Proven background in Project/Programme Management within aviation, production, or manufacturing
  • Experience supporting the repurposing of the A380 factory over to single-aisle production
  • Strong leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Salary (Rate): £40.00/hr

City: Wales

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Enablement Leader Broughton - onsite 12-month Contract £40 per hour Inside IR35 Join a world-leading aerospace manufacturer at the forefront of innovation in commercial aircraft, defence, and space. You'll be part of major programmes shaping the future of aviation across Europe and beyond. They are a global leader in aerospace and defence, driving innovation across commercial flight, space exploration, and sustainable technologies to connect people and protect the future. Seeking a Project Leader to support the repurposing of a major production facility for Single Aisle programmes. This role will suit a strong Project Manager/Leader with experience in change management and site enablement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead enablement for Rate++ by embedding new ways of working and best practices
  • Develop governance frameworks and drive tooling/technology improvements to support sustainability and efficiency
  • Provide leadership to Enablement Teams, ensuring delivery to cost, quality, and timescales
  • Manage tool control, LOLER compliance, and FOD projects
  • Ensure EHS and Airworthiness standards while driving SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) improvements

Skills & Experience

  • Proven background in Project/Programme Management within aviation, production, or manufacturing
  • Supporting the repurposing of the A380 factory over to single-aisle production.
  • Strong leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the world's leading aerospace manufacturers and lead a key transformation project within a high-profile engineering environment. Apply now!