Lab Test Mean Project Manager

Description

MERITUS are recruiting for a Project Manager to join the Flight and Integration team at a large Aerospace business based in Filton.

LAB TEST MEAN PROJECT MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £45 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - FILTON - 1 STAGE INTERVIEW - SECTOR: AEROSPACE

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Lead to support a specialist Flight & Integration Test environment within a major aerospace organisation.

The role sits within a multi-site engineering and test capability responsible for delivering and supporting laboratory and flight test solutions, digital platforms, and technical data services used to validate, integrate, and support aircraft modification and certification activities.

The successful candidate will support the development of infrastructure required for the construction, commissioning, and operational delivery of a hydrogen-focused test facility, alongside multiple test benches supporting a wider fuel systems test programme.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of infrastructure projects supporting hydrogen and fuel systems test facilities

Support the construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of specialist test environments

Manage project delivery across time, cost, and quality objectives

Define and manage the project statement of work

Establish and maintain project governance and reporting structures

Coordinate project execution using relevant performance metrics and controls

Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and opportunities

Engage and report to internal and external stakeholders

Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement activities

Work collaboratively across multi-site engineering and test teams

Requirements

Strong project or programme management background

Engineering or technical industry experience

Experience delivering complex infrastructure xjnqpsq or test-related projects

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to engage effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams

Advanced level of English communication skills

Ability to work autonomously and adapt within a changing environment

Strong organisational and problem-solving capability

Collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Ability to anticipate, manage, and steer change effectively

Formal project management certification or methodology exposure (e.g. PMI)

Experience within aerospace, test, integration, or highly regulated engineering environments

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