Project Manager

Salary: From £50,960
Grade: F
Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire
Hours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday)
Type: Full-time
Travel Required: Occasional
Work Location: Site-based (100%)

Security Checks: BPSS, Disclosure Scotland, pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available); appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Join One of Ayrshire's Largest Engineering Employers

Prestwick Aerosystems continues Ayrshire's longstanding aircraft manufacturing heritage. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture major wing structures used on Airbus programmes worldwide.

As our business continues to evolve, effective project delivery plays a critical role in supporting operational improvement, customer requirements and strategic change. We're looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex projects that shape the future of our business.

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his is a high-impact role where you will manage a portfolio of major change initiatives, working across multiple functions to ensure projects are delivered safely, effectively and in line with business objectives. You'll work closely with stakeholders at all levels, balancing competing priorities while maintaining focus on cost, schedule and performance.

Working alongside operational leaders, programme teams, customers and subject matter experts, you will provide the structure, control and leadership needed to deliver successful outcomes across a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.

How you will contribute to the team

You will:

• Lead the planning and delivery of major change projects, ensuring scope, objectives, milestones and deliverables are clearly defined and controlled.
• Develop and maintain project plans, governance, reporting and business documentation in line with organisational and customer requirements.
• Manage project risks, opportunities and dependencies, implementing effective mitigation plans to support successful project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, customers and cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered to agreed cost, schedule and performance targets.

Requirements for the role

You will bring:

• Experience delivering complex projects within a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace or other operational environment.
• Experience applying recognised project management methodologies, tools and governance frameworks across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage colleagues, customers, suppliers and senior leaders.
• A recognised project management qualification, such as APMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent, or a commitment to achieving professional project management accreditation.

What we will offer you

• 37-hour week (half-day Friday)
• Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
• 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Opportunity to participate in the Airbus employee share purchase scheme
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Virtual GP service and wellbeing support
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free onsite parking

What happens next

If you're ready to lead business-critical projects, influence strategic change and make a lasting impact within a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation, we'd welcome your application.

You will be required to complete:

• Right to Work checks
• Employment reference checks
• Disclosure Scotland
• Pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)

Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.