Project Engineer (Aerospace)

Seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a leading aerospace engineering environment in Yeovil, supporting the delivery of complex systems across ECS, Hydraulics and Life Support programmes. This is a hands-on…

Pay rate £30 – £35/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 29 September 2026

Trusted. Transparent. Built for contractors. Thousands of UK contractors find their next contract on ContractorUK.

View all manufacturing & industrial jobs ›

About this contract

Temp to Perm

Seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a leading aerospace engineering environment in Yeovil, supporting the delivery of complex systems across ECS, Hydraulics and Life Support programmes.

This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of engineering projects from customer request through to final delivery, working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and OEMs.

Role: Project Engineer - Aerospace (Contract)
Location: Yeovil, Somerset. Hybrid after initial onboarding
Hourly rate: £30-£35 per hour PAYE
Contract: Potentially 6 Months Temp to become permanent
Shift: Monday-Friday. 37 hours per week

** PLEASE NOTE: We can only accept applications from UK or NATO country passport holders due to the nature of the work.

Main responsibilities:

Manage projects end-to-end: requirements - proposal - delivery
Create and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones
Collate and interpret customer/OEM requirements
Coordinate with technical teams and external suppliers
Review supplier quotes, manage estimations and purchase orders
Monitor progress to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery
Lead design reviews, documentation approval, and submissions
Identify and manage risks and mitigation plans
Build strong stakeholder relationships across the programme
Ideal candidate profile:

4-5 years' experience in aerospace project engineering
HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle
Experience with suppliers and integrated supply chains
Familiarity with project planning tools (e.g. MS Project)
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Confident running and delivering engineering projects independently
BPSS clearance, DBS check & Drug Screening required prior to starting
UK or NATO passport holders only due to project restrictions
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.

Due to the number of applications, we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Line Up Aviation is a recruitment agency

Apply for this job

You'll complete your application on CV-Library, our jobs partner.

← More manufacturing & industrial jobs

Set up for this contract

ContractorUK partners
Markel Direct IR35 and contractor insurance

Most agencies and clients ask for professional indemnity and public liability before you start.

Get your quote →
SG Accounting Contractor accountants

Working through your own limited company? A contractor-specialist accountant keeps the admin off your desk.

Find out more → Also: Caroola · Dolan Accountancy · Compare all accountants

Get new Manufacturing contracts by email

One email when new matches appear. Unsubscribe with one click.

Prefer to be found? Upload your CV to CV-Library — free