Lab Test Means Project Manager

Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite)
Contract: Contract until 31/12/2026 (likely extension)

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm)
Pay Rate:£45.00 per hour Umbrella / £33.64 per hour PAYE

Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client)
IR35: Inside IR35

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Lab Test Means Project Manager to join a highly technical testing environment supporting major engineering and fuel systems programmes. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex test infrastructure, including the development, commissioning and operation of hydrogen test facilities and associated test benches.

This role sits within a transnational engineering organisation supporting both Lab and Flight Test activities, working closely with engineers, test specialists and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Full accountability for time, cost and quality delivery
• Define and manage Statements of Work
• Establish project governance and delivery structures
• Lead project execution using agreed KPIs and metrics
• Identify, manage and mitigate risks and opportunities
• Report progress to internal and external stakeholders
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement

About You

• Strong Project / Programme Management background (PMI accreditation desirable)
• Engineering background with strong technical understanding
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure or test-related projects
• Confident stakeholder manager across multiple functions and locations
• Excellent communication skills with advanced English
• Able to work autonomously with a high level of agility
• A proactive team player with strong leadership capability
• Experience working in transnational / multi-site environments

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan