At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead aerospace projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
- Company: Quest Global, a pioneering engineering services provider with a mission to make a positive impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a culture that empowers diverse individuals.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to work internationally and engage with cutting-edge technology.
- Why this job: Join a team that tackles complex challenges in the aerospace industry and drives innovation.
- Qualifications: Project management experience in technical fields and strong understanding of engineering processes.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Company Overview
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—and want 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.
- 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 on time, within cost, and to 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 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.
- Experience 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.
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Project Manager (Mechanical Design - Aerospace domain) employer: Quest Global
Quest Global is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in Huddersfield, where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in technical documentation. With a focus on high-quality output and compliance with industry standards, the company offers meaningful opportunities for professional advancement while working alongside experienced engineering teams in the heavy engineering sector. Additionally, the supportive environment and commitment to employee well-being make Quest Global a rewarding place to build a career.
