Project Manager – Airframe

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.

We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2029 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers.

What to Expect

As Project Manager, you will support the Senior Technical Programme Manager in delivering critical airframe programmes that directly contribute to certification and entry into service. You’ll work closely with engineering teams and suppliers to ensure plans are robust, risks are managed, and milestones are met. This is a hands-on delivery role where you’ll build breadth across products within Aerostructures, Cabin Interiors, EWIS, System Installation and Landing Gear System work packages while developing your programme leadership capability in a fast-moving aerospace environment.

• Support end-to-end programme delivery for your designated Aerostructures, Cabin Interiors, EWIS, System Installation and Landing Gear workstreams
• Build and maintain integrated schedules using MS Project, ensuring alignment to key certification milestones
• Coordinate with suppliers to track progress, manage deliverables, and resolve issues proactively
• Identify, track and mitigate programme risks, escalating where appropriate
• Monitor performance against cost, schedule and quality targets
• Maintain clear programme reporting and dashboards, using tools such as Jira to track actions and progress
• Support change control and ensure programme plans remain aligned to evolving technical and certification requirements

What can you expect from us?

We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.

Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.