Project Manager – Airframe

Our Mission

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.

We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2029 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers.

What to Expect

As Project Manager, you will support the Senior Technical Programme Manager in delivering critical airframe programmes that directly contribute to certification and entry into service. You’ll work closely with engineering teams and suppliers to ensure plans are robust, risks are managed, and milestones are met. This is a hands-on delivery role where you’ll build breadth across products within Aerostructures, Cabin Interiors, EWIS, System Installation and Landing Gear System work packages while developing your programme leadership capability in a fas