IT Engineering Business Analyst - Bristol/Remote - £42.39 per hour Umbrella - Contract

We are recruiting for a Business Analyst on contract to work for a leading Aerospace organisation. The role will be based in their Bristol offices 3 days and 2 days remote per week.

Candidate will require to have Engineering, Aerospace or Defence background for this role ideally

Sitting at the intersection of engineering excellence and operational strategy, the Landing Gear Operations team delivers operational management solutions for project & performance management, resource management, and people development to enable the Landing Gear engineering function to deliver commitments across all Commercial Programmes, as part of the Systems Centre of Competence.

In this role, you will partner directly with the engineering community to drive robust workload & workforce planning, optimise functional & project performance, and deliver continuous process improvement. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can streamline complex operations and help shape the future of aerospace engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

Workload & Workforce Planning: Consolidate and maintain the Landing Gear engineering functions' annual and multi-year workload, resource and financial plans. Monitor deviations, manage change requests and realign forecasts.

Performance Tracking & Analytics: Analyse and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics. Build visually intuitive reports and dashboards to provide leadership with accurate and actionable data to make informed business decisions.

Continuous Improvement: Evaluate existing operational and project management processes to identify pain points and the need for change. Support the definition and implementation of improvements across the Landing Gear engineering team.

Guidance for Engineering: Provide guidance and support to the engineering community on core business operations and project management best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Business & Project Management: Solid background in Business Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, Project Controlling, and/or Business Performance Improvement.

Stakeholder Management & Communication: Proven ability to build trust and energy, navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, and translate complex data into actionable management insights.

Analytical & Digital Tooling: Strong analytical skills with proficiency in modern digital tools, reporting platforms, and data visualisation.

Adaptability & Drive: An autonomous, curious mindset with a track record of challenging standard ways of working to introduce innovative operational solutions.

Desirable Experience:

Prior experience within aerospace or complex engineering environments.

Familiarity with formal project management control methodologies, Lean/Six Sigma principles or digital transformation initiatives.