Aerospace Project Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Aerospace Project Manager
Who we are:
Alten, a leader of engineering and technology consultancy, provides support for its clients in the fields of innovation, R&D and IT systems in over 30 countries. Made up 46,000 engineers, Alten provides engineering support in Aerospace, Ground Transportation, Defence, Energy, IT, Life Science & Financial Services.
Due to ongoing expansion, Alten Ltd is looking for a Project Managerto join our team in the Bristol within the Aerospace sector. This is a fantastic chance to join a fast-growing company with strong core values ofAccountability, Integrity and Service.
Your new role:
As a Project Manager, you will be one of our consultants performing on one of our major engineering projects in the UK. You will also be contributing to our development and growth within the Aerospace industry.
As a Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be:
- Preparing the schedule and coordinate technical and engineering projects
- Identifying and solve issues within the team, plans and budget
- Ensuring all legal requirements are met
- Working with different stakeholders
- Ensuring the cost efficiency throughout the project
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will possess a passion for Engineering, with a result-oriented and proactive mind-set. The successful candidate will have the chance to work on several exciting projects throughout their career with Alten, developing their engineering knowledge as a Project manager and a consultant.
Experience required:
- Previous experience with robotics, PLC programming, tool making and mobile applications
- Knowledge in Robotics solutions and automatic assembly
- At least 2 years of experience in a related field
- Industrial implementation background
Qualifications required:
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline with demonstrable experience.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary in line with level of experience
- A chance to work on the many of most exciting engineering projects and technologies
- Private Medical & Travel Insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Research & Development
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Aerospace Project Manager roles across Alten Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Research & Development.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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