Project Manager, Operations Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Project Manager – Prestwick Aerosystems

Salary:
From £50,960 per annum.

Location:

Prestwick, Ayrshire.

Hours:

37 hours per week (half‑day Friday). Type:
Full‑time. Travel:
Occasional.

Pre‑employment security checks required: BPSS, Disclosure Scotland, and medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship available.

• Lead 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 delivery.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, customers, and cross‑functional teams, ensuring projects meet agreed cost, schedule, and performance targets.

• Experience delivering complex projects within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or a similar 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.
• Recognised project management qualification (e.g., APMP, PRINCE2) or a commitment to achieving professional accreditation.

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

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