Aerodynamics Project Manager - Bedfordshire, United Kingdom - Jonathan Lee Recruitment

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Jonathan Lee Recruitment
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Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Aerodynamics Project Manager
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in the Aerospace industry or studies? Do you have a passion for "Big Engineering", being at the cutting edge of research or aeroplanes and all things aerospace? Then this exciting role is the rolefor you


You will be working with the Aerodynamics team on multiple projects simultaneously to develop and deliver the world leading capabilities at this facility.

These projects are to meet the exacting demands and challenges of delivering highly accurate transonicwind tunnel testing posed by the advanced technologies being developed by clients such as BAE Systems, Airbus, Boeing, Saab, Bombardier and Lockheed Martin, to mention but a few.

Research for Concorde was done at this establishment.


This is an exciting, varied and dynamic role where no two days are the same, working as part of a highly technical, passionate and enthusiastic team spanning many disciplines.


In return for your expertise, this Bedfordshire based company will offer you:
A salary circa £50,000.

Employee assistance program.

Private health plan.

Opportunities for professional development.


Your main duties and responsibilities as an Aerodynamics Project Manager will be:
Take full ownership of project management assignments from bid generation through to closure.

Build and maintain a client, project portfolio commensurate with the strategic aims of the department.

Lead the project team to a successful project outcome.


Act as the first point of contact with clients and be accountable for delivering all project-related products to required standards on time, within budget.


Lead the preparation of bids, commercial and technical proposals with support from technical experts and technical managers including: estimating, risk management, planning and presentation of business proposals to clients.

Ensure key assumptions and risksare made clear and the Company commercial interests protected.


Lead the project change management process working with the project team and client to effectively manage changes to requirements, timescale and associated costs whilst protecting the Company's commercial interests.

Manage Company resources effectively in order to ensure successful delivery of a project.

Support effective cash flow management with input from the procurement and finance teams.


Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and senior management and clients, highlighting issues with potential breaches and offering effective solutions.

University honours degree in a STEM/technically related discipline.

Project management qualification and experience of project management methodologies and tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including both written and spoken English.

Proven experience of successful project leadership, ensuring communications with colleagues, customers and suppliers are clear and consistent.

Ability to understand customer requirements from a statement of work and prepare a product breakdown structure and resource estimate.

Confident, self-motivated as well as imaginative and creative with good problem solving skills.

Well-organised with a collaborative approach to problem solving and ability to influence.

Used to working under pressure, adaptable and competent in making critical decisions objectively and quickly.

Proven experience preparing bid packs and supporting documentation including pricing estimate(s) and risk and opportunity register(s).


Including the last 5 years continual residency in the UK.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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