Technical Delivery Manager

Job Description:

Position: Technical Delivery Manager
Location: Client Site (Lincolnshire) or Farnborough (Hybrid working can be agreed)
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 Hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term Contract of 1 YearGama Aviation are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to join our team on a fixed-term basis for 1 year with the possibility of long-term extension, whereby you will be providing cover on a high-profile government aviation programme within a secure and highly regulated environment. The role can be based at our client operations in Lincolnshire or at our HQ in Farnborough, with an expectation of flexibility to travel between these locations and to other UK sites as required. Occasional deployment or travel may also be necessary, subject to operational need.The role will take responsibility for managing the full project lifecycle, acting as the primary interface between client stakeholders, internal teams, and end users, while ensuring contractual, commercial, and operational requirements are delivered in line with agreed objectives. It operates within a fast‑paced project environment that directly supports national security and the country’s interests.This varied opportunity would suit an individual with defence aviation, military, or aircraft engineering project management experience, who is comfortable operating within structured governance and security frameworks.
About us:Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.
Responsibilities:

Liaising with client’s management team and stake holders regularly in the monitoring and managing of contractual KPIs
Ensure contract payments are made and claimed on time using mutually agreed payment systems
Act as Gama representative between client and end user where appropriate to maintain Gama’s interests
Report/review on the contract internally/externally on a monthly/quarterly basis, with assistance from Gama accounts
Liaise with Gama commercial and supply chain to ensure client demands for the procurement, purchase of ad-hoc stores and equipment are properly quoted, delivered and commercially reconciled
Manage customer and stakeholder relations
Risk management of project
Additional Contract Work (Task Authorisation Forms -TAF’s)
Receive, manage, plan additional contract work
Scope costs, submit proposals, authorise payments to third parties
Continuously review planned and work in progress to ensure any provisions by Gama in excess of the contract requirement are captured and reconciled
Liaise with the customer and Gama engineers to answer ad-hoc queries from Prime and MoD
Support/lead proposed moves to new operating locations, including the uplift in equipment and spares
Ensure all sites undertaking work are suitably secured to satisfy contract requirements and undertake regular reviews to ensure standards are maintained

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:Essential

Proven project management experience within defence aviation or a military environment
Demonstrable experience in the successful delivery of change/risk and resource management
Strong commercial awareness, including costings, quotations, and contract variations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong IT capability, including Excel and presentation tools
Willingness to travel regularly within the UK, with occasional international travel
UK national with eligibility to obtain Security Clearance (SC)

Advantageous

Engineering or aircraft-related project management experience
Strong understanding of how military and government organisations operate

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

Great Work-Life Balance with our Hybrid Working Policy – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Competitive Group Pension Scheme
Comprehensive Life Assurance *
Comprehensive Income Protection *
Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
Free Car Parking
2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

*(Subject to insurance underwriting)Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Ident #: VN1279

Company Details

Gama Aviation Signature

Two Corporate Drive
Suite 1050
Shelton, Connecticut 06484 USA
www.gamasignature.com

Gama Aviation has operations in 45 locations in 17 countries across five continents, making it one of the world’s leading aviation services companies. Its services include line and base maintenance, FBO services, engineering design, aircraft management...

Benefits:
Health, 401K, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance

Supported Manufacturers:
Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft and Embraer

Supported Models:

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Job Info

Location

Farnborough, International, International

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Gama Aviation Signature

Two Corporate Drive
Suite 1050
Shelton, Connecticut 06484 USA
www.gamasignature.com