Engineering & Technology Project Support Officer

Job Summary

It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant you’ll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.

GKN is seeking a motivated and resourceful Engineering & Technology Project Support Officer to support the planning and execution of the Luton Technology Portfolio. This will include large and collaborative programmes, including those receiving government grant funding. The role involves establishing a robust support structure to oversee projects, ensuring compliance with external reporting and audit trail requirements.

As Engineering & Technology Project Support Officer the ideal candidate will possess a proactive attitude, with excellent communication skills to engage with busy technical teams and facilitate the fulfilment of project obligations. While proficiency with Microsoft Office products and project terminology is necessary, we value aptitude for numbers, structured processes, and a willingness to learn over formal qualifications.

The position is offered on a 12–14 month fixed‑term contract, providing maternity cover with a handover period to ensure continuity.

There is the requirement to be flexible for occasional travel to GKN Global Technology centre (Bristol), CATAPULT centres (such as MTC Coventry) and consortium partners (various UK). Core working hours at our Luton site are 07:30–16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30–12:30 on Fridays. There is the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week subject to business needs.

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, compile accurate progress reports and communicate effectively with team and stakeholders;
• Manage project updates in applicable compilation systems and tools;
• Establish and maintain robust document management in the project and towards 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 escalate problems for resolution;
• Maintain engineering registers.

What You'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
• Experience of project administration such as reporting and data analysis     
• Understanding of project terminology and principles.
• Ability to identify and escalate problems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Skilled in operation of Microsoft Office 
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Strong organisation skills, ability to work to deadlines 
• Ability to engage with busy technical teams and facilitate the 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

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Engineering & Technology Project Support Officer will possess a proactive attitude, be comfortable with structured processes and demonstrate a willingness to learn project management methodologies. 

Note: 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 carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
• 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 x 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 

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you! 

Join us and keep the world moving … click on the link below to apply

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