About this role
As a Technical Project Manager, you will join our team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector.
You will play a key role in delivering engineering programmes across a dynamic project portfolio, supporting both new product development and legacy programme activities. Operating within an integrated project environment, you will take ownership of defined work packages, ensuring delivery against quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
Location: LutonOn Site: 3 days a weekClearance: ClearableExperience Level: Eligibility for UK Security ClearanceKey Responsibilities:
Take ownership of Engineering Work Packages, ensuring delivery to Quality, Cost, and Schedule (QCD) targetsSupport delivery across a portfolio of programmes, including development, in-service, and close-out activitiesCoordinate day-to-day activities within the Integrated Project Team (IPT)Manage project risks, issues, and actions, ensuring timely resolutionTrack and report progress using project management tools and dashboardsCollaborate closely with engineering, supply chain, and programme teamsSupport continuous improvement initiatives within the project delivery function Required Skills:
Strong experience in technical project management within engineering environmentsProven ability to manage work packages or sub-projectsExperience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teamsStrong understanding of project delivery principles (QCD, risk management, planning)Ability to manage stakeholders and coordinate across functionsExperience using project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, or similar)Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Experience in aerospace, defence, or other complex engineering sectorsDemonstrated experience in project delivery or programme support rolesDesirable Skills:
Experience working within matrix organisations or portfolio-based delivery environmentsFamiliarity with engineering development lifecyclesExposure to continuous improvement or PMO environmentsUnderstanding of regulated or safety-critical industries 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.