Job Description:

Facilities Project Lead 
Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire
Hours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday)
Type: Full-time
Travel Required: Occasional
Work Location: Site-based (100)

Join One of Ayrshire’s largest Engineering Employers

Prestwick Aerosystems is proud to continue Ayrshire’s long-standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide. As part of the Airbus family, we play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and high-quality aerospace products. 

The Opportunity:

The role exists to provide comprehensive Facilities Project Engineering support and lead; managing the implementation of small to large infrastructure investments, enhancements and modifications across Spirit AeroSystems (Europe) Ltd’s property portfolio, including Prestwick, Preston and Malaysia.

How you will contribute to the team:
•    You will deputise in Facilities Manager’s absence within limited budget authority
•    You will manage infrastructure investments, enhancements and modifications that may be in excess of m’s, from initial brief to completion and hand-over to Customer, in an efficient and cost effective manner within time-scale and budget.
•    You will ensure project / civil engineering proposals are maintainable, cost effective, energy efficient, “whole life costs” are understood and solution / activities are strictly in compliance with all Legislation.
•    You will manage technical and financial appraisal of tender returns including preparation of financial.
•    You will manage the relationship / interface, local or globally, with local community, neighbouring businesses (in particular Prestwick International Airport), Local Authority, Public Utilities and national bodies (including Malaysia Airports Authority, GoM State and Federal agencies) associated with all physical investments.

About you:
•    Multi discipline experience and knowledge in the Construction / Building Industry in such that the jobholder is regarded as an expert / source of knowledge in the field.
•    Professional qualification – Graduate / HND or equivalent experience – in Engineering and Building Construction and/or Civil Engineering and/or Services Engineering. Membership of construction industry Chartered Institute(s) Management and Leadership understanding and experiences.
•    Intermediate IT skills including Project, Excel and application of data bases.
•    Ability to apply creative / innovative solutions, maintaining an awareness of latest advances in the field.
•    Cultural Awareness understanding especially in respect of Spirit’s Malaysia involvement.

Why Prestwick Aerosystems?

At our Prestwick facility, you’ll find a friendly, forward-thinking workplace with excellent rewards and opportunities to grow your career.

What we will offer you:

•    37-hour week (half-day Friday)
•    Defined contribution pension (4 employee / 8 employer)
•    Shift premiums up to 33 (where applicable)
•    Life assurance (4x basic salary)
•    Overtime paid at time and a half
•    33 days annual leave (rising with service)
•    Annual bonus linked to company performance
•    Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, and wellbeing support
•    Professional development and training opportunities
•    Free on-site car parking  

What Happens Next:

If you’re ready to build a career that takes you further, apply today.

Successful applicants will be asked to complete:

•    Right to Work check
•    Employment reference checks
•    Disclosure Scotland
•    Pre-employment Medical (Drug and Alcohol testing)

Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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