Project Manager (Contract)

Contract Project ManagerLocation: Bristol (Hybrid - 4 days onsite)Rate: £430 - £475 per dayDuration: Initial 6-month contractIR35 Status: Outside IR35Start Date: ASAPWe are supporting an innovative engineering organisation in Bristol operating within a safety-critical software environment within the aerospace and regulated engineering sector.The role requires a Project Manager with demonstrable experience delivering regulated or safety-critical software / engineering programmes, ideally within environments influenced by aerospace, defence, or similar high-assurance industries.This is a delivery improvement role focused on strengthening project governance, planning discipline, risk management, reporting standards, and delivery visibility across complex technical software development workstreams.You will be working closely with engineering and technical teams operating within structured lifecycle and assurance frameworks, where delivery confidence, traceability, and compliance are critical.Please note: this is not a generic IT software delivery role.We are specifically seeking experience from regulated or safety-critical engineering environments, rather than general commercial software or digital transformation projects.Key Responsibilities Improve project planning, tracking and reporting processesEstablish and embed standardised project management methodologiesStrengthen risk, issue and change management practicesImprove project governance and delivery controlsSupport the development of existing project management capabilityWork closely with software engineering teams delivering complex productsDrive greater predictability, transparency and confidence in project deliveryEssential Experience Proven experience managing software development projectsExperience working within aerospace or safety critical environmentsStrong project governance and stakeholder management skillsExperience improving project delivery frameworks and controlsAgile delivery experience within sprint-based development environmentsAbility to influence and mentor project teamsDesirable Experience Aerospace industry experienceExperience working within DO-178C or similar regulated software environmentsBackground within aviation, defence, engineering or other safety-critical sectorsFamiliarity with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project and related project management toolsThis role would suit someone who enjoys improving delivery maturity, supporting others and bringing structure to complex technical environments.If you're an experienced software Project Manager with safety-critical experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.Please note: We cannot provide sponsorship for this role and applicants MUST be based in the UK.TPBN1_UKTJ