At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting aerospace projects from start to finish, ensuring top-notch delivery.
- Company: Join IrvinGQ, a global leader in innovative aerospace solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension scheme, life assurance, and healthcare cash plan.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-stakes environment with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Project Management or proven experience in complex project management.
The predicted salary is between 43000 - 48000 £ per year.
Location
Bridgend
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, 36 per week
Salary
- Up to £43,000 - £48,000 per annum depending on experience
- Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Company Sick Pay
- Healthcare Cash plan
- About Irvin GQ
Irvin GQ is a world-leading supplier of parachutes, aerial delivery systems and naval decoys to customers around the world.
We create innovative products that our customers know they can rely on in highly challenging conditions where there are no second chances.
Our systems must work right first time, every time.
If you want to be part of a collaborative and supportive team that helps customers achieve their goals through great engineering that stands out from the crowd and are looking for your next challenge, then we want to hear from you!
What you'll be doing
You'll report to the Operations Manager and own customer projects from start to finish.
This customer-facing role combines technical aerospace expertise with stakeholder management in a high-stakes environment.
- Deliver projects meeting agreed time, cost, quality, and scope objectives
- Act as primary interface with customers and key internal stakeholders
- Establish project plans, schedules, budgets, and delivery baselines
- Report progress, risks, issues, financials, and quality metrics
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Operations
- Manage project change through formal change control processes
- Support bid and proposal activities with realistic plans and costs
- Lead and develop assigned project team members
What we're looking for
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Project Management, Engineering, or related discipline
- OR proven project management experience of comparable complexity, scale, and risk
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing, military/defence, or similarly technical regulated environment
- Strong delivery focus with structured project management approach
- Excellent planning, prioritisation, and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and professional judgement
- Effective communication with strong stakeholder management skills
- Commercial and financial awareness
- Understanding of quality management systems such as ISO 9001
- Valid Passport
- UK Driving Licence
- Hold or be able to hold SC clearance
- £43,000 to £48,000 depending on experience
- Hours
- 36 hours per week
- Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Company Sick Pay
- Corporate Eyecare vouchers
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Project Manager in Bridgend employer: IrvinGQ Limited
IRVINGQ LIMITED is an excellent employer that values teamwork and innovation, providing a dynamic work environment for Facilities Maintenance Technicians. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, employees are encouraged to develop their skills while contributing to the success of production operations. Located in a fast-paced setting, the company fosters a culture of collaboration and safety, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
