Construction Project Manager

• 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 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

This role helps pioneer electric aviation by managing construction projects that enable the development of zero-emissions eVTOL aircraft, contributing to safer, more sustainable air travel and shaping the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

• 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

• 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 (Help@Hand)
• 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

Vertical Aerospace is pioneering electric aviation by developing the Valo, a zero-emissions eVTOL aircraft that aims to set new safety standards and redefine aerospace best practices, targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028.