AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support Rolls-Royce. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect Rolls-Royce with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of Rolls-Royce, who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs, we are looking for a Project Lead for a 12 month contract based in Derby.

Please note this is a hybrid position in which you would work onsite 3 days per week and work remotely 2 days per week.

Job description - the role

Purpose of the role:

• Lead the delivery of multiple engineering projects supporting critical component life extension and maturity programmes within a highly regulated engineering environment.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with technical, schedule, and business objectives.
• Drive effective project planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to support long-term product lifecycle and certification requirements.

What you'll do as a Project Lead:

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent engineering projects.
• Coordinate Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).
• Define, refine, and deliver project scope, objectives, schedules, and key milestones.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project progress against schedule, quality, cost, and technical performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes, planning methodologies, and team effectiveness.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, building strong working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

The skills you'll need as a Project Lead:

Essential

• Proven experience as a Project Lead, Project Manager, or similar role delivering complex engineering or technical projects within a highly regulated industry.
• Strong project delivery experience, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrable expertise using Primavera P6 for project planning, scheduling, and performance tracking.
• Experience identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams in a matrix environment.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Aerospace industry experience, ideally within gas turbine, propulsion, engine development, or engine life extension programmes.
• Formal Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Agile planning and project delivery methodologies.
• Experience supporting engine modifications, upgrades, product maturity, or life extension programmes.
• Familiarity with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) methodologies.

Next steps:

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this Project Lead position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

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