Project Manager; Aviation

Position: Project Manager (Aviation) (Permanent)
The Company

Our client is one of the UK’s fastest-growing Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Consultancies, delivering high-profile projects across the Aviation, Transport, Energy, and Utilities sectors. Renowned for their dynamic culture and long-term client partnerships, they are a trusted delivery partner on major UK airport and aviation infrastructure frameworks, offering strong job security and genuine long-term career development.

The Opportunity

Due to significant project wins and continued growth within the aviation infrastructure market, the company is seeking Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to join its expanding London-based aviation team.

These are excellent opportunities to work on major airport and aviation infrastructure programmes, including terminal developments, airside and landside works, runway and taxiway projects, and complex civil engineering schemes. You will play a key role in managing project delivery, client relationships, and multidisciplinary teams, with clear progression opportunities for high performers.

The Role

Depending on experience, responsibilities will include:

Managing the delivery of aviation and airport infrastructure projects from inception through to completion

Leading or supporting project planning, programming, and governance in line with aviation frameworks

Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders

Managing project risks, change control, and reporting to clients and senior stakeholders

Monitoring programme, cost, quality, and safety performance

Chairing and attending client and stakeholder meetings with airport authorities and operators

For Senior Project Managers, providing leadership, mentoring junior Project Managers, and supporting business growth and framework delivery

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

A degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

Consultancy-side project management experience (essential)

Experience delivering aviation, airport, transport, or major infrastructure projects (highly desirable)

Strong leadership, organisational, and client-facing communication skills

Knowledge of standard project management methodologies and governance processes

Chartership status (APM, RICS or similar) or actively working towards it (support provided)

For Senior Project Manager roles, proven experience leading complex projects and teams

Why Join?

Secure pipeline of work across long-term airport and aviation frameworks

Clear progression opportunities from Project Manager to Senior Project Manager and beyond

Market-leading reputation within aviation and infrastructure consulting

Collaborative culture with strong emphasis on professional development and mentoring

Hybrid working and flexible arrangements available

Interested?

Apply in confidence via this advert, or contact Ben Chappell directly on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion