Job Advert
Location: Bridgend
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 36 per week
Salary: Up to £43,000 - £48,000 per annum depending on experience
Benefits: Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Company Sick Pay, Healthcare Cash plan
IrvinGQ 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!
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.
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Deliver projects meeting agreed time, cost, quality, and scope objectives
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Act as primary interface with customers and key internal stakeholders
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Establish project plans, schedules, budgets, and delivery baselines
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Report progress, risks, issues, financials, and quality metrics
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Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Operations
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Manage project change through formal change control processes
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Support bid and proposal activities with realistic plans and costs
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Lead and develop assigned project team members
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Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Project Management, Engineering, or related discipline
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OR proven project management experience of comparable complexity, scale, and risk
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Experience in aerospace manufacturing, military/defence, or similarly technical regulated environment
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Strong delivery focus with structured project management approach
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Excellent planning, prioritisation, and time management skills
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Strong problem-solving abilities and professional judgement
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Effective communication with strong stakeholder management skills
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Commercial and financial awareness
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Understanding of quality management systems such as ISO 9001
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Valid Passport
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UK Driving Licence
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Hold or be able to hold SC clearance
Ready to manage projects that make a real difference? Apply now and help deliver systems that save lives in the most challenging conditions.
