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. 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
A Truly Global Business
Every day, around the world, we help aircraft fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. Together as “one GKN,” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to become a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!
Making a Difference
At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components, and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft. We have an exciting and career-defining opportunity for a Facilities Engineer.
How You'll Contribute
The Facilities Engineer will be accountable for:
* Project management and delivery of medium to large concurrent projects, safely and within budget
* Liaise with and guide stakeholders to deliver project objectives and best value to GKN
* Prepare estimates and quotations
* Manage tender analysis, appointment/management of contractors throughout the project
* Ensure regulatory compliance in managing contractors, RAMS, PTW, etc.
* Responsible for budgetary tracking and management of project budgets
* Management of process from specification/tender/contractor control/acceptance
* Proactive management of stakeholder communications
* Compile and collate final project documentation, 'As Built' drawings as per internal processes
* Ensure that all projects are managed in accordance with company policy and procedures
What You'll Bring
To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise along with the following skills, experience, qualifications, and attributes:
Essential
* Project Management experience in a manufacturing environment
* CDM Regulations Knowledge
* Sound Understanding of electrical & mechanical systems/services
* Excellent planning, risk & mitigation skills
* Commercial & Contractual awareness
* Sound understanding of building & facilities infrastructure
* Proficient in Microsoft packages
Desirable
* An Electrical or Mechanical HNC/HND or equivalent is preferred
* IOSH or NEBOSH certification
The successful applicant will be a proactive and organised commercially focused individual. You will possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, and have the ability to work autonomously.
What We 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
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12 noon on a Friday
* Income protection
* Shopping discounts
* Cycle To Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
* 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.
Why Join Us
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working. Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. 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, 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.
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