Company Overview
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Join Didsbury Engineering, a well‑established and highly respected engineering business that has been innovating since 1941. With more than eight decades of expertise, we’re proud of our heritage and even more excited about our future.
Our team is friendly, ambitious, and driven by a shared commitment to excellence. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a talented individual to lead and deliver engineering projects from concept to completion.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead and coordinate engineering projects from inception to completion. In this role, you will drive project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, timelines, and budget constraints. Your leadership will be vital in managing cross-functional teams and fostering seamless communication across all project phases.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of complex aerospace engineering projects.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior stakeholders
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and cost estimates.
- Monitor and control project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
- Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using change control processes.
- Coordinate internal resources and third-party suppliers for the execution of projects.
- Ensure that all engineering deliverables meet industry standards.
- Conduct risk management to minimise project risks.
- Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders and executive management.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations and customer contractual obligations.
- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery and engineering processes.
- Support bids and proposals with project planning and estimation as required.
Essential Skills / Attributes
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, or related field.
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, APM).
- Proven experience (3+ years) managing engineering projects in the aerospace or defence sector.
- Proficiency and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), project scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera), and risk management tools.
- Solid technical background with the ability to understand engineering concepts and communicate effectively with engineers and customers.
- Experience working within engineering or aerospace/defence markets
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field?
- Do you have professional experience working within the aerospace, defence, or related engineering sectors?
- How many years of Project Management experience do you have within the aerospace or defence sector?
- Do you hold a recognised Project Management qualification or certification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP, or equivalent)?
- Which project scheduling/planning tools have you used professionally?
Work Location: In person
