Major aerospace and defence programmes are among the most complex undertakings in any industry. Delivering them on time, within budget and to the exacting technical standards required demands experienced programme and project professionals who understand not just the disciplines of delivery, but the specific pressures — financial, regulatory and operational — of the defence and aerospace environment.

Our Programme & Project Management Recruitment

Certain Advantage recruits programme and project management professionals for some of the most significant aerospace and defence programmes in the UK. We place candidates at all levels, from project managers leading work packages on major platforms to programme directors overseeing multi-year, multi-billion-pound contracts. We work with prime contractors, MOD delivery teams, government bodies and their supply chains, providing both contract and permanent recruitment solutions.

Beyond core project and programme management skills, the most effective delivery professionals in this sector bring an understanding of defence acquisition frameworks, EVM and cost control, stakeholder management across complex organisations, and the ability to operate in a security-conscious environment. Certain Advantage has the experience and networks to find candidates who tick every one of those boxes.

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Roles We Recruit

  • Programme Manager (Defence / Aerospace)
  • Project Manager – Systems / Engineering
  • Integrated Programme Team (IPT) Leader
  • Project Controls Manager / Analyst
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) Analyst
  • Risk Manager (Defence Programmes)
  • Change Manager (Aerospace / Defence)
  • Bid & Proposals Manager
  • Contract Manager (Defence)
  • PMO Analyst / Programme Office Manager

Work With Us

Certain Advantage specialises in programme and project management recruitment, connecting experts with UK aerospace and defence programmes and delivery teams.

  • I have never hesitated in contacting them to recruit for me.

    “They sends you candidates that you tend not to dismiss and want to see.”

    Jarrod Ashton

    Finance & Operations Director

  • Certain Advantage have proved themselves invaluable.

    “They have fulfilled both temporary and permanent positions.  Not only do they always manage to find great candidates, they also deal with us with honesty, integrity and humour.”

    Finance Manager

    Tusker

  • Im really, really impressed.

    “I do want to say thanks for helping with processing that payment which has gone through today, which is super rapid and I am very impressed. Really, really impressive. Thank you.”

  • We prioritise Diversity & Inclusion.

    “Close Brothers have been working with Certain Advantage on their recruitment for a number of years and are a great partnership to have. Here at Close Brothers it is important for us to work with suppliers who care about Diversity and Inclusion as much as we do and will support us on ensuring we are able to.”

    Amy Brown

    Close Brothers

  • Professional.

    “Really excellent and professional people to work with.”

  • Building relationships.

    “I have always been very impressed with Certain Advantage’s industry knowledge and can always rely on them to deliver.”

    Business Support Manager

    Principle Global Investors 

  • No issue is ever too small, no problem ever too difficult to deal with!

    “Working with the team at Certain Advantage is an absolute pleasure. Here in the UK, we are a small team – however there is no doubt that we still get a first-class service from Certain Advantage and are made to feel that we are their most important client!”

    Barry Gee, UK Programme Manager

    Oshkosh Defence

  • Certain Advantage understands the industry…

    “…our needs, and how to find and match the appropriate talent to the opportunity.  ”

    Paul Britton

    CEO, Capstone Investment Advisors LLP

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