Technical Program Coordinator - 6 month FTC

ZeroAvia; Kemble; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health and dental care

Mental health support

Free lunch and healthy snacks

Stock options

25 days holiday

Free EV charging

Job summary

ZeroAvia is pioneering hydrogen-electric propulsion for aviation, delivering cutting-edge R&D programmes with external funding and governance requirements. The Technical Project Coordinator will support planning, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder coordination across engineering and finance teams.

With 3+ years in complex engineering projects and familiarity with Prince2 and PM tools, you will help drive successful outcomes and continuous improvement in fast-moving research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to delve into technical and programmatic issues to solve problems.
• Engineering or similar technical degree-level qualification, able to grasp and comprehend technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of R&D programmes, working closely with project leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, resource forecasts, governance documentation and status reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project controls including risk management, action tracking, change control, resource utilisation and performance monitoring, driving continuous improvement where needed.
• Coordinate grant-funded project activities, including funding body submissions, milestone reporting, evidence packs and stakeholder engagement with external agencies.
• Support programme governance by preparing and presenting project performance updates, facilitating programme gate reviews and ensuring effective team communications.
• Foster collaboration across engineering, testing, supply chain, finance and other stakeholder groups to identify issues, solve problems and support programme objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Job description

ZeroAvia is a pioneering aerospace company developing hydrogen-electric fuel cell systems. Operating at the forefront of sustainable flight, ZeroAvia works with leading industry partners, regulators and government-funded research programmes to accelerate the transition to zero-emission air travel. Through cutting‑edge engineering and ambitious R&D initiatives, we are helping shape the future of aviation.

The Technical Project Coordinator sits at the intersection of engineering, project leadership and external stakeholders, supporting the successful delivery of ZeroAvia’s R&D programmes. Working closely with programme leaders, this role carries significant project management responsibility, including planning, reporting, risk management, stakeholder coordination and grant‑funded project support. The successful candidate will build strong relationships across engineering, programme management, finance and external funding bodies. We are seeking an excellent communicator, problem‑solver and team player, with the technical grounding needed to understand and support advanced hydrogen‑electric aviation research. This role offers exposure to senior programme governance, cutting‑edge hydrogen‑electric aviation technology and externally funded R&D delivery, making it an excellent stepping stone into Programme Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of R&D programmes, working closely with project leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, resource forecasts, governance documentation and status reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project controls including risk management, action tracking, change control, resource utilisation and performance monitoring, driving continuous improvement where needed.
• Coordinate grant‑funded project activities, including funding body submissions, milestone reporting, evidence packs and stakeholder engagement with external agencies.
• Support programme governance by preparing and presenting project performance updates, facilitating programme gate reviews and ensuring effective team communications.
• Foster collaboration across engineering, testing, supply chain, finance and other stakeholder groups to identify issues, solve problems and support programme objectives.

Role Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience working in complex engineering project environments
• Familiar with project management principles, formal training qualifications desirable (i.e. Prince2)
• Skilled with project planning/management tools, such as Microsoft Project and JIRA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to delve into technical and programmatic issues to solve problems
• Demonstrated ability to focus effort and prioritise the highest impact activities
• Engineering or similar technical degree‑level qualification, able to grasp and comprehend technical issues and fundamentals of hydrogen systems, fuel‑cell systems and advanced research, and use this knowledge to support planning and problem‑solving (desirable)

Why Join Us?

We want to help you be your best self, at work and at home, that’s why we provide our employees with…

• Private health and dental care – get access to services and support when you need them. Add your family members too.
• Mental health support – enjoy a culture where positive mental health is front of mind with our trained Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing support.
• Free lunch and healthy snacks – keeping you fuelled up so you can help us deliver the technology of the future
• Sports, games and culture clubs – connect and keep fit with other ZeroAvians by joining one of our clubs – such as, running, cycling, padel, trivia, theatre and gardening.

We also offer:

• Stock options – so you can share in our success.
• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays and additional days awarded for long service – to help you manage your work‑life balance.
• Free EV Charging and membership in our EV Club.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes for EV Club, Curry's Tech and Cycle to Work
• Weekly Spot Bonuses to reward excellence.
• Income Protection and Legal Support for peace of mind.
• Relocation Support to make your move seamless.

Diversity and Inclusion

As an emergent company shaping the aviation industry, we know that diversity fuels success and unlocks potential. We embrace being an equal‑opportunity employer and actively seek individuals from diverse backgrounds. We value the multitude of skills, perspectives, and mindsets everyone can bring to the table. These experiences ignite creativity, originality, and growth. We proudly reject discrimination in all forms, including that based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.