Project Manager
Posted Today by Coalesce Management Consulting
Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
Luton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: CMC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-profile re-industrialisation project in the aerospace sector. The role involves driving the industrialisation of a complex product, managing teams, suppliers, and ensuring adherence to aerospace-quality standards. The position is full-time on-site in Luton for an 18-month contract, starting ideally on January 5th. The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering the project on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality outputs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of the re-industrialisation project, including planning, scheduling, and reporting.
- Coordinate and manage internal engineering, manufacturing, and process teams, working with up to 15 individuals.
- Manage external suppliers, including equipment procurement, commissioning, and construction contracts.
- Oversee factory/facility move and ensure production continuity during transition.
- Ensure all processes and outputs meet high-quality aerospace standards (AS9100/NADCAP).
- Develop and maintain project documentation, schedules, risk registers, and progress reports.
- Manage project budgets, internal and external financials, and capital expenditures.
- Prepare updates for the fortnightly Steering Committee and senior stakeholders.
- Identify risks and drive solutions, making key decisions in collaboration with senior management.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within industrialisation, re-industrialisation, or manufacturing transitions.
- Proven experience in aerospace or high-complexity manufacturing environments.
- Experience with equipment acquisition, commissioning, and automation projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and multiple external suppliers.
- Strong stakeholder management and reporting skills; confident dealing with senior leadership.
- Experience managing budgets and capital expenditure.
- Ability to work independently, make decisions, and navigate internal politics.
- Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Luton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
CMC are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-profile re-industrialisation project within the aerospace sector. This is a unique opportunity to drive the industrialisation of an existing complex product, including automating processes, relocating production, acquiring equipment, and overseeing the construction of a new facility. You will play a critical role in ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to aerospace-quality standards. Important information Contract Length - 18 Months Full time on-site in Luton Inside IR35 Flexible Rate depending on experience Start date of January 5th ideally 37.5 Hours
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of the re-industrialisation project, including planning, scheduling, and reporting.
- Coordinate and manage internal engineering, manufacturing, and process teams, working with up to 15 individuals.
- Manage external suppliers, including equipment procurement, commissioning, and construction contracts.
- Oversee factory/facility move and ensure production continuity during transition.
- Ensure all processes and outputs meet high-quality aerospace standards (AS9100/NADCAP).
- Develop and maintain project documentation, schedules, risk registers, and progress reports.
- Manage project budgets, internal and external financials, and capital expenditures.
- Prepare updates for the fortnightly Steering Committee and senior stakeholders.
- Identify risks and drive solutions, making key decisions in collaboration with senior management.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within industrialisation, re-industrialisation, or manufacturing transitions.
- Proven experience in aerospace or high-complexity manufacturing environments.
- Experience with equipment acquisition, commissioning, and automation projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and multiple external suppliers.
- Strong stakeholder management and reporting skills; confident dealing with senior leadership.
- Experience managing budgets and capital expenditure.
- Ability to work independently, make decisions, and navigate internal politics.
- Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Skills
- Customer-facing experience with OEMs such as Airbus, Boeing, BAE, Lockheed, Leonardo.
- Experience delivering greenfield or brownfield factory projects.
- Exposure to automation, process improvement, or NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.
Why work with CMC? By partnering with CMC, you gain access to a global network of advanced engineering projects. From our worldwide offices, we support you throughout the project lifecycle with full scope-of-work transparency before you begin. Once your project is complete, we help secure your next engagement, ensuring continuity and support in your consulting career. If you have the relevant capabilities and are interested in pursuing this assignment, talk to our consultants today: oliver.padget@cmcexpertisedelivered.com