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Posted 16 August, 2026

Management Consultant - Aerospace & Defence

Anson McCade
City of London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Aerospace & Defence Management Consulting Manager

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Location: London or Manchester (Hybrid & Client Site)

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Salary: Up to £85,000 (Potential flexibility for exceptional candidates)

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I'm partnered with a leading global consultancy that is investing heavily in senior consulting talent to support continued growth across its Aerospace & Defence practice.

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They're looking for experienced Managers who can lead complex transformation programmes, build trusted client relationships and develop high-performing consulting teams.

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The Role

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As a Manager, you'll lead the delivery of large-scale transformation engagements while helping shape the future growth of the practice.

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You'll be responsible for:

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  • Leading consulting teams across complex Aerospace & Defence transformation programmes.
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  • Owning major workstreams and ensuring high-quality project delivery.
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  • Building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
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  • Leading workshops, solving complex business challenges and developing strategic recommendations.
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  • Supporting business development, proposals and thought leadership.
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  • Coaching consultants and helping grow the wider practice.
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What We're Looking For

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  • 5+ years' client-facing management consulting experience within Aerospace & Defence, or 8+ years driving transformation within industry.
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  • Proven experience leading transformation programmes and consulting teams.
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  • Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
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  • Expertise in one or more of the following:
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  • Supply Chain
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  • Operational Improvement
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  • Manufacturing
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  • Quality Management
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  • Sourcing & Procurement
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  • Digital Engineering
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  • Complex Programme Delivery
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  • Services
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  • Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
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Why Join?

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  • Lead some of the UK's highest-profile Aerospace & Defence transformation programmes.
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  • Work with senior industry leaders on strategic engagements.
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  • Significant opportunities to influence practice growth and shape client solutions.
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  • Structured progression into Senior Manager and beyond.
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  • Collaborative, high-performing consulting environment with industry-leading learning and development.
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Interested?

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If you'd like to learn more or have a confidential discussion, I'd be happy to help.

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Email: [email protected]

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-collings-amc/

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