Construction Project Manager

Our Mission

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The VX4, 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 of having the VX4 in service by 2030.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate external design teams and delivery partners, ensuring seamless end‑to‑end project execution

• Lead technical infrastructure projects throughout the full life cycle – from brief to hand‑over

• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, Building Regulations and our internal safety & quality standards

• Work cross‑functionally with stakeholders in engineering, manufacturing and operations to shape facility solutions aligned to business ambitions

• Manage project timelines, milestones, budgets and risks; drive accountability and clarity across all parties

• Develop scopes of work, support procurement, monitor contractor performance and champion continuous improvement

• Provide project reporting and insight, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce cost and de‑risk delivery

What You'll Bring

• Working knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work and its application across all project stages

• Proven experience managing technical property or infrastructure projects from design through to delivery

• Solid understanding of UK building regulations, CDM 2015 and relevant health & safety legislation

• Comfortable engaging with architects, engineers, contractors and internal stakeholders across disciplines

• Experience managing budgets, programmes and procurement within a construction or infrastructure context

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications and challenge design decisions when required

• Clear communicator and organised leader with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset

• Familiarity with manufacturing or R&D environments is advantageous

• Relevant degree or professional qualification in construction, engineering, architecture or project management is preferred

What can you expect from us?

We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal. 

Our benefits

Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday

• 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)

• 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership

• Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits

• Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service ()

• Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance

• Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee

• Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it

• Breakfast on us, every day

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Disclaimer Statement

We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.