Job title: Technology Programme Manager Aerospace
Location: Bristol (hybrid working)
Salary: £56,641 – £70,929 + excellent benefits
Build lasting partnerships. Lead complex programmes. Shape the future of aerospace.
Join NCC as an Aerospace Programme Manager (Technology Programme Manager) and take ownership of a portfolio of high-value, cutting-edge engineering programmes.
You’ll play a key role in expanding our presence in the aerospace market by building trusted customer relationships, shaping multi‑year partnerships, and identifying opportunities that drive collaboration and technological advancement.
Why this role stands out
- Work directly with leading aerospace organisations, building trusted and long-term relationships
- Play a key role in developing new business opportunities and expanding customer partnerships
- Own and deliver a portfolio of complex R&D and engineering programmes (typically £1m–£5m)
- Contribute to cutting-edge composite technologies shaping the future of flight.
What you’ll be doing
Programme leadership
- Lead the successful delivery of multiple complex projects across the full lifecycle
- Balance priorities across a portfolio, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality
- Manage risk, change and stakeholder engagement to achieve successful outcomes
- Able to set clear expectations of programme team culture required to deliver against Time, Quality, Cost and Scope objectives
- Demonstrated expertise in scope and change management, effectively overseeing evolving technology programmes while aligning with customer expectations.
Customer Engagement & Growth
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers, building strong and trusted relationships
- Ensure a clear understanding of customer needs and translate these into successful delivery
- Represent the NCC as the account manager for key accounts, for strategically significant customers or targets. Focussing on delivering in accordance with their expectations and actively seeking opportunities to expand collaboration
- Identify and develop new opportunities with existing and new customers
- Contribute to the growth of the project portfolio through additional programmes and partnerships.
Team & delivery management
- Lead and motivate your team of project managers to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Embed a culture of personal development through regular personal development reviews and planning
- Work collaboratively across engineering and capability teams to ensure effective resource utilisation
- Delegate appropriate project management responsibility to Project Managers and Project Management Officers.
Strategic Activities
- Support wider strategic activities that reinforce the commercial objectives of the NCC and provide valuable contributions to ensuring the NCC is equipped to deliver effectively for its customers.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who combines strong programme delivery expertise with customer and partnership business development.
You’ll likely bring:
- Experience managing complex programmes or multiple projects in an engineering or technical environment
- Proven ability to work directly with customers and build strong, lasting relationships.
- A track record of identifying opportunities and contributing to business growth
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams.
Desirable:
- Aerospace or advanced engineering experience (ideally composites)
- Experience in R&D or innovation-led environments, progressing through Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Levels
- Experience of managing large grant funded programmes with organisations such as Innovate UK, ATI and Horizon Europe.
Why NCC?
At NCC, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and aerospace innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful technologies, develop meaningful customer partnerships, and help shape the future of the industry.
Apply now
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine programme leadership, customer engagement and technology innovation — and see the real-world impact of your work — we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Thursday 16th July 2026. Please don't wait for the closing deadline if you are interested in this role as we retain the right to close the applications process early depending on the volume of candidates applying.
Interview Process & Dates
Our interview process typically consists of a two step process; the first step a 30 minute MS Teams video exploratory call held throughout the month of advertising with candidates evidencing a skills match for the role and the second step (only for those shortlisted after exploratory call) an hour interview on site at NCC, Emerson's Green. This may or may not include a 10/15 minute presentation and details will follow.
Interview dates are currently set between 11th - 13th August for those shortlisted after exploratory call for face to face interview.
What we offer in return