Operations

Project Manager – Airframe

Vertical Aerospace is developing Valo, an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2029. This project manager supports airframe delivery across aerostructures, cabin interiors, wiring, systems installation and landing gear, keeping engineers and suppliers on track for certification.

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Company: Vertical Aerospace
Where: Bristol
Function: Operations
Posted: 4 weeks ago
Team: Engineering Delivery & Design Organisation
Categories: Founders

The role

What you’ll do

Build and maintain integrated MS Project schedules tied to certification milestones
Coordinate suppliers, track their deliverables and resolve issues
Identify, mitigate and escalate programme risks
Report on cost, schedule and quality, using Jira to track actions

What you’ll need

3 or more years in project or programme delivery in aerospace or similar engineering
Exposure to new product development programmes
Experience managing suppliers and tracking third-party deliverables
Working knowledge of MS Project and Jira, plus an engineering degree or equivalent

Good to know: At least 4 days a week in Bristol with occasional international travel. 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays, 5% matched pension, bonus, share scheme and free breakfast.