Aerospace Programme Lead: Systems & Certification

Methodfi; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager in Bristol to lead the manufacturing engineering programme for their electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The role demands technical leadership with responsibilities ranging from budget management to supplier oversight. Ideal candidates will have a strong aviation background and exceptional communication skills, ready to guide complex systems from development through certification and into service. Join an innovative team shaping the future of aviation.

Benefits

26 days holiday, plus bank holiday

5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)

5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership

Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits

Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)

Company performance based bonus

Company Share Scheme

Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it

Breakfast on us, every day

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in programme or engineering management within aerospace or a high-technology environment.
• Proven track record leading complex systems through development, certification and entry into service.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace lifecycles, industrialisation processes and quality/certification requirements.
• Experience managing suppliers and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with programme management tools such as MS Project, PLM and ERP systems.
• Exceptional planning, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate aircraft programme objectives into actionable, integrated system deliverables.
• Build and maintain the system Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with dependencies and manufacturing need dates.
• Lead trade studies and sourcing strategy at system-level.
• Own the system-wide risk and issue register, driving proactive mitigation.
• Define and own the system budget in partnership with Finance.

Job description

A pioneering aerospace company is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager in Bristol to lead the manufacturing engineering programme for their electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The role demands technical leadership with responsibilities ranging from budget management to supplier oversight. Ideal candidates will have a strong aviation background and exceptional communication skills, ready to guide complex systems from development through certification and into service. Join an innovative team shaping the future of aviation.