At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex engineering projects and ensure timely delivery across multiple stakeholders.
- Company: Join Bostonair Group, a leader in global aviation support with 27 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy travel opportunities, accommodation support, and professional development courses.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aviation industry while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or related field, with 5+ years in project management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery across a complex engineering and research portfolio. You will manage the IHSS program and ensure alignment across IHSS, COMPASS, and HICOMS, maintaining delivery against agreed schedules, budgets, and stakeholder commitments. Reporting to the Program Lead for IHSS, you will oversee end-to-end project execution within a consortium environment, working closely with technical teams, partners, and UK Government stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering schedules, milestones, resources, and deliverables
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting across the programme
- Identify, track, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies
- Support engineering and research teams in delivering technical milestones and stage/gate reviews
- Coordinate procurement activity with technical and commercial stakeholders
- Lead stakeholder engagement across consortium partners and internal teams
- Produce high-quality project reporting for senior leadership and UK Government stakeholders
- Facilitate governance meetings, reviews, and consortium coordination forums
- Ensure alignment across related programmes (including HICOMS)
- Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with governance standards
Accountabilities
- Delivery of project objectives within scope, time, and budget
- Accuracy and timeliness of reporting to UK Government and stakeholders
- Effective integration and coordination of consortium partners
- Compliance with organisational, contractual, and regulatory requirements
- Leadership of day-to-day project delivery activities
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering (strongly preferred), Science, Project Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Strong engineering or technical programme background is highly desirable
- Proven experience delivering UK Government–funded programmes, including ATI (Aerospace Technology Institute) projects (essential)
- Project management certification (PRINCE2 Practitioner / PMP preferred)
- 5+ years’ experience in R&D, engineering, or complex research programme management
- Strong experience managing budgets, risks, and multi-stakeholder delivery environments
- Excellent communication skills, including reporting to senior leadership and government stakeholders
- Experience working in portfolio or multi-project environments
Desirable
- Aerospace, defence, or advanced engineering sector experience
- Experience working with Innovate UK (IUK) or similar funding bodies
Project Manager employer: Bostonair Group
At Bostonair Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the aviation support sector. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive training programmes and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that you can thrive in your role as a Project Manager while contributing to impactful projects with UK Government stakeholders. With strategic locations and a supportive team environment, we provide not just a job, but a meaningful career path in a rapidly evolving industry.
