The post holder will be responsible for implementing and managing world class planning processes in the Engineering team aligned to the NPI process.

Responsibilities

• Develop & implement agile planning processes to ensure effective utilisation of Engineering project hours.
• Facilitate project planning sessions.
• Manage multiple project plans, ensuring consistency across multiple sites, with planning methods aligned.
• Create and maintain an engineering projects dashboard to track and report on project performance, providing a real-time, comprehensive, and prioritised view.
• Support project teams with planning methodology, tools and process training.
• Maintain project metrics to track performance in project delivery.
• Assist and advise leaders, managers and teams to the best use of project management disciplines and approaches within a fast-paced environment.

Reward

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years’ service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexi time working
• £5,000 employee referral bonus
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme – Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business – Corportate Member
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Local charity / sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression

Requirements

Essential

• Competent in MS Office software with the ability to design and utilise complex Excel models and tools
• Experience in supporting several concurrent projects
• Experience in an engineering/design/project management environment

Desirable

• A Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline
• Formal project management qualification
• Project management experience

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is 7 September 2025 at 17:00.

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