About this role
As a Project Leader, you will join our Bristol team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector.
Context
You will lead the delivery of strategic engineering activities within a complex aerospace programme environment. Acting as the focal point for project execution, you will define and manage the roadmap, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery while coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance, customer support, and R&T.
Location: BristolOn Site: HybridClearance: ClearableExperience Level: Mid to Senior Key Responsibilities:
Lead and deliver engineering projects in line with technical, schedule, and budget objectivesDefine and manage the project roadmap, milestones, risks, and resource planningCoordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure programme alignmentWork closely with Chief Engineers and programme leadership to maintain technical continuityMonitor and control project budgets and performance metricsProvide structured reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation plansDrive continuous improvement and innovation within engineering activities Required Skills:
Proven experience leading aerospace engineering projectsStrong knowledge of structured project delivery methodologiesExperience managing schedules, budgets, and stakeholder engagementAbility to operate effectively in a regulated, safety-critical environmentStrong leadership and communication skillsExperience working across multi-disciplinary engineering teamsRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Demonstrated experience delivering complex aerospace programmesExperience within structured engineering lifecycle environmentsDesirable Skills:
Experience within landing systems, structural systems, or aircraft systems programmesBackground in R&T or innovation-driven projectsFamiliarity with ATI-funded or government-backed aerospace programmes Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A huge diversity of engineering projects and industriesPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programmeLife insurance & Pension SchemeSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildingsFlexible way of working (role dependent)We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.