Project Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by VHR Global Technical Recruitment
£500 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Project Manager role focuses on leading the facility readiness workstream for a high-profile Aviation/Aerospace facility conversion project in Birmingham. The position requires strong leadership, coordination skills, and the ability to manage complex programs while ensuring compliance with military standards. The successful candidate will work closely with the Program Director and various stakeholders to achieve project milestones on time. This hands-on role emphasizes proactive delivery and effective stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the facility readiness master schedule
- Coordinate internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders
- Facilitate regular progress meetings and program reviews
- Identify and manage risks, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance
- Deliver program objectives on schedule and to required standards
Key Skills:
- Experience delivering large aviation or aerospace programs
- Strong skills in MS Project and schedule management
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proven ability to manage complex programs under time pressure
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Project Manager – Aviation/Aerospace
Location: Birmingham
Contract: 5-month contract, Outside IR35
Rate: £500 per day
Start Date: Immediate
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the facility readiness workstream on a high-profile Aviation/Aerospace facility conversion project. This is a complex and fast-moving program, requiring strong leadership and coordination skills. You will work closely with the Program Director to ensure all milestones are achieved on time and to military standards. The role involves managing a detailed master schedule, leading multiple teams, and maintaining clear communication across all stakeholders, including regulatory bodies. This is a hands-on role where strong stakeholder management and proactive delivery are essential. You must be comfortable facilitating meetings, driving progress, and ensuring program governance is consistently applied.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the facility readiness master schedule
- Coordinate internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders
- Facilitate regular progress meetings and program reviews
- Identify and manage risks, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance
- Deliver program objectives on schedule and to required standards
Requirements:
- Experience delivering large aviation or aerospace programs
- Strong skills in MS Project and schedule management
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proven ability to manage complex programs under time pressure
Contract Details: £500 per day (Outside IR35) 5-month initial term, with extension potential Immediate start