Project Engineer

Position: Project Engineer - Airworthiness / Location: Haywards Heath (Hybrid working can be agreed)
/ Working Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours per week

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Engineer to join the Gama Aviation Project Management Office (PMO) in support of work across the Gama Group. This is a diverse role that offers the unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects, which requires knowledge and experience of many different aspects of the Aviation Industry. The Project Engineer will play a pivotal role in leading, coordinating and delivering multiple challenging yet rewarding projects, including all aspects of project delivery to the point at which a capability is transitioned to a business-as-usual state. This role will have exposure to various aspects of our business, from operations to innovation initiatives, with the responsibility of ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.

The successful candidate will be joining an innovative team, tackling complex challenges that directly impact our business growth and success, whilst driving continuous improvement across the PMO function. We are looking for a driven and experienced Project Engineer, who will be required to engage confidently at a senior level across the Strategic Business Units (SBU) and be able to tailor internal process for the different and specific needs of each SBU. The ability to contribute to bid development and commercial negotiations is highly desirable as is the ability to build and manage long term customer relationships.

/ 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.

/ Assisting the PMO with the delivery of projects across the business and acting as the focal point for internal stakeholders during the planning and initiation phases of a project
Providing robust project governance in line with internal processes and industry best practice
Responsible for the development, ownership and implementation of project management plans, schedules, risk registers and other associated tools
Completing internal and external reporting including schedule, financial and quality performance
Assisting with bid development work as required, providing inputs on cost, schedule and risk
Providing assistance to account managers during the business as usual phase of a contract
Significant experience of delivering complex projects, ideally in an aviation, manufacturing or technology environment
Able to apply different methodology as required i.e. waterfall vs agile
Able to manage multiple projects concurrently without impacting performance
Experience of commercial and contract negotiation processes
Proficient in a range of project management software tools including MS Project
Able to travel regularly within the UK, and occasional international travel
The post holder must be eligible to hold security clearance to SC level

Formal project management qualification such as Prince 2, APM PMQ would be advantageous
Management of Risk (MoR) and/or Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) are highly desirable

/ 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 Travel Insurance *
~ Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
~ Free Car Parking
~Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development


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