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Project Engineer

Shorterm GroupSomerton, Somerset🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 14 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Project Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to drive critical aircraft modification programs within a reputable company, fostering significant career growth and valuable experience. If you thrive on coordinating multidisciplinary teams, interfacing with clients, and delivering complex engineering projects, you'll find this position incredibly rewarding. Apply now to leverage your expertise and contribute to an exciting aerospace endeavor!

Quick Overview

Salary
£60k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Somerton, Somerset, United Kingdom
Posted
3 weeks ago
Electrical DesignMechanical DesignMicrosoft OfficeSolidWorksStakeholder Management

Job Description

Project Engineer - Aircraft ModificationSalary £60,000 paContract Rates up to £450 pdLocation Somerton, Somerset (Fully on site and customer site)Start ASAPMy client is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join their team ASAP, supporting a major aircraft modification programme.You will act as the key engineering interface between the customer, design house and manufacturing partner, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activity and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to certification requirements.Key Responsibilities* Coordinate structural, mechanical, electrical, avionics and interior engineering activities.* Act as the main engineering interface with customers, suppliers and manufacturing teams.* Support aircraft modification design, integration and certification.* Provide engineering liaison within the manufacturing environment, resolving fit, form and function issues.* Manage engineering schedules, resources, risks and project deliverables.* Support technical reporting, customer updates and project reviews.Requirements* Aerospace/aviation engineering background.* Experience coordinating aircraft modification or engineering projects.* Strong mechanical design and engineering documentation knowledge.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.* Experience working within a multidisciplinary/matrix environment.* Proficient in Microsoft Office and MS Project.* Working knowledge of SolidWorks.Desirable:

Rotorcraft experience, electrical design knowledge, aerospace certification/configuration systems, supplier management and PRINCE2/APM/PMP qualification.Contract, FTC and Permanent opportunities available. Immediate start preferred.

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