Technical Program Coordinator - 6 month FTC

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 an…