Project Leader - Aerospace

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

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: Bristol
• On Site: Hybrid
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid to Senior 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver engineering projects in line with technical, schedule, and budget objectives
• Define and manage the project roadmap, milestones, risks, and resource planning
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure programme alignment
• Work closely with Chief Engineers and programme leadership to maintain technical continuity
• Monitor and control project budgets and performance metrics
• Provide structured reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation plans
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within engineering activities

Required Skills:

• Proven experience leading aerospace engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of structured project delivery methodologies
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to operate effectively in a regulated, safety-critical environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience working across multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex aerospace programmes
• Experience within structured engineering lifecycle environments

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within landing systems, structural systems, or aircraft systems programmes
• Background in R&T or innovation-driven projects
• Familiarity 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 industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible 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. 

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.