Team Leader - Project Management

Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire 

Hours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday) 

Type: Full-time 

Grade: F

Salary: From £49,047 

Travel Required: Occasional 

Work Location: Site-based (100%) 

Join One of Ayrshire’s largest Engineering Employers 

Prestwick Aerosystems is proud to continue Ayrshire’s long-standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide. As part of the Airbus family, we play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and high-quality aerospace products.  

The Opportunity: 

To manage all aspects of recurring program through the development and maintenance of project business processes and documentation to comply with the project charters. Delivering the project to cost, time and performance and managing customer and stakeholder interfaces. 

How you will contribute to the team: 

• You will lead programme discussions and act as the primary customer interface across all aspects of programme execution. 

• You will manage the customer interface for all Rate Readiness activities, ensuring alignment with programme and delivery objectives. 

• You will develop, maintain, and present programme reports in line with business, customer, contractual, and corporate requirements (including ASR), working with functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance. 

• You will ensure programmes are managed in line with Company policy and established Programme Management best practices. 

• You will plan and execute all programme assessments, including IPCA, PMCA, APQP, and Rate Readiness reviews, securing cross-functional alignment and stakeholder buy-in. 

About you: 

• Qualified to or progressing towards APMP Diploma in Project Management 

• Excellent budget and financial management  

• Competent IT skills, to include Microsoft software packages and knowledge and experience of Microsoft Project is essential 

• Experienced in the use of Project Management models and principles (Project Lifecycle, Business Case Analysis, W.B.S, O.B.S, C.B.S, Change Management etc 

Why Prestwick Aerosystems? 

At our Prestwick facility, you’ll find a friendly, forward-thinking workplace with excellent rewards and opportunities to grow your career. 

What we will offer you: 

• 37-hour week (half-day Friday) 

• Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer) 

• Shift premiums up to 33% (where applicable) 

• Life assurance (4x basic salary) 

• Overtime paid at time and a half 

• 33 days annual leave (rising with service) 

• Annual bonus linked to company performance 

• Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, and wellbeing support 

• Professional development and training opportunities 

• Free on-site car parking   

What Happens Next: 

If you’re ready to build a career that takes you further, apply today. 
 
Successful applicants will be asked to complete: 

• Right to Work check 

• Employment reference checks 

• Disclosure Scotland 

• Pre-employment Medical (Drug and Alcohol testing) 

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