Engineering & Technology Project Support Officer
CompanyGKN Aerospace
Location
Luton, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/23/2026
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Occupation TypeProject support officers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
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. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. 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. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
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
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. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. 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. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
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
Essential
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:
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.
Essential
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:
- Experience of project administration such as reporting and data analysis
- 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
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
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We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. 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. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.