At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead aerospace projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with industry standards.
- Company: Quest Global, a leader in engineering services with a culture of innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to solving the world's toughest engineering challenges.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace while working with cutting-edge technology and diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Project management experience and understanding of engineering processes required.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
Job Requirements At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different.
With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible.
Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future.
We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.
We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day.
Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration.
We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach.
Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.
We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas.
We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds.
We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.
Project Manager (Mechanical Design Aerospace domain)Overview We are seeking a technically minded Project Manager to lead aerospace projects from initiation through delivery.
The role requires strong project management skills combined with an understanding of engineering processes, component design, systems integration, and regulatory frameworks.
The successful candidate will work with internal and customer stakeholders, engineering teams, and management, ensuring complex programs are delivered to time, cost, and quality.
Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate delivery of aerospace gas turbine engineering projects, ensuring milestones, budgets, and certification requirements are achieved.
Translate engineering and technical detail into project plans, risk registers, and management reports.
Act as the bridge between engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Manage project schedules, cost tracking, and reporting in line with aerospace program standards.
Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and frameworks (e. g., EASA/FAA requirements, AS9100).
Facilitate design reviews, specialist inputs, and milestone gates.
Identify risks, dependencies, and resource requirements early and coordinate mitigation strategies.
Manage subcontractor deliverables and performance for deliverables.
Support bid preparation and project proposals, contributing to technical-commercial alignment.
Required Skills & Experience Proven project management experience in the a technical discipline.
Strong grasp of engineering processes and deliverables.
Ability to interpret engineering documentation (design requirements specs, statements of work, compliance reports).
Familiarity with design process life cycle (V-model, gated reviews, configuration management).
Demonstrable stakeholder and supplier management skills.
Strong organisational skills with experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable Engineering background in aerospace, gas turbines, or systems engineering discipline.
Experiencing leading rig design projects.
Relevant certifications (professional registration, engineering degree, project management certification).
Personal Attributes Technically curious and comfortable engaging with mechanical product design and analysis engineers on detailed topics.
Strong communication and reporting skills.
Self-driven pragmatic problem solver with a focus on delivery in safety-critical contexts.
Comfortable working with international teams, suppliers, and regulators.
Job Summary Job number: P-120733Date posted : 2026-07-15Profession: Project Management Employment type: Full-Time
Project Manager (Mechanical Design - Aerospace domain) in Derby employer: Quest Global Services
Quest Global is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bristol that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development through training and certifications, while our hybrid working model ensures a healthy work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in the aerospace and defense sector.
