GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn in 2023.
Job Summary
You’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers, based at our Luton manufacturing plant – a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. In this role, you will support the planning and execution of the Luton Technology Portfolio, overseeing large, collaborative programmes, including those receiving government grant funding.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor interdependencies between projects;
- Support project leads to analyse and report on project progress, scope and cost against baseline;
- Maintain the project action log and support timely closure of tasks;
- Facilitate PRMs, QRMs and risk reviews;
- Prepare project stakeholders communication and compile accurate progress reports;
- Manage project updates in applicable compilation systems and tools;
- Establish and maintain robust document management for the project and stakeholders;
- Compile financial information and generate clear summary reports;
- Assist in managing POR and invoicing processes, including new supplier set‑up;
- Support creation, coordination and delivery of change proposals;
- Identify and escalates problems for resolution;
- Maintain engineering registers.
What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Experience of project administration such as reporting and data analysis;
- Understanding of project terminology and principles;
- Ability to identify and escalates problems;
- Strong communication skills;
- Skilled in operation of Microsoft Office;
- Ability to work cross‑functionally;
- Strong organisational skills, ability to work to deadlines;
- Ability to engage with busy technical teams and facilitate fulfilment of project obligations.
Desirable
- Experience in project management;
- Knowledge of financial compilation and reporting;
- Awareness of Purchase Order Requisitions (POR) and invoicing processes;
- Understanding of project terminology and principles.
Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.
The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance SC due to the nature and responsibilities of the work. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years as of the current date (we assess each case individually).
What We’ll Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience;
- Industry leading pension scheme – we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis;
- Life Assurance 8 × salary;
- 185 hours holiday + bank holidays;
- Income protection;
- Shopping discounts;
- Cycle To Work Scheme;
- Employee Assistance Programme;
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family;
- Free onsite parking;
- Local gym discount;
- Free airport parking;
- Enhanced family‑friendly leave;
- A collaborative, dynamic working environment.
Everyone is welcome to apply. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process, please let us know.
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