Engineering Planner & Engineering Administrator

We're seeking an experienced Engineering Planner and Engineering Administrator to join our Engineering Planning team.  Engineering Planner 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 Engineering Administrator  The post holder will be responsible for general administrative tasks in the Engineering Planning Office. Responsibilities Updating project plans Management of technical documentation Updating reporting packs Liaising with internal and external customers 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 - Corporate Member  Wellbeing Initiatives Employee Recognition scheme 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 Excellent time management skills complemented with a highly organised and self motivated demeanor Desirable A Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline  A 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 the 22nd March 2026 at 17:00. For further infomation contact careers@thompsonaero.com