Engineering Project Coordinator
Posted 6 days ago
- Basildon, Essex
- Permanent
- £40,000 to £42,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 22 days
We are working with a long-established engineering firm specialising in the design and build of bespoke machinery. As part of their continued success and growth in new technologies, they are now seeking a Project Coordinator to join the team. This is a full-time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week, with flexible start times and an early finish on Fridays. Overtime is paid for any hours over your contractual working week.
As Project Coordinator, you will support the Head of Manufacturing by taking ownership of the planning, coordination, and control of machine installations. This is a site-based role with occasional travel to customer sites, typically less than a week at a time.
Core duties include:
Planning and controlling machine installation activities across manufacturing
Maintaining detailed resource and capacity plans for installation teams
Creating and updating site installation plans and task data
Attending internal, external, and customer-facing meetings
Leading resolution of site issues
Supporting the Head of Manufacturing with installation budget forecasting
About you:
Previous experience in an engineering build and installation environment
Experience in a customer-facing and/or leadership role
Strong project planning and coordination skills
Confident reading mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical drawings
Proficient in MS Project and Excel
Calm and organised under pressure with excellent prioritisation skills
Detail-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal ability
Full UK driving licence preferred
Why join?
37.5 hours per week with flexible working options
Early Friday finish and flexible start between 7:30am–9:00am
25 days holiday (rising with service), plus holiday trading options
Enhanced company pension (up to 6% employer contribution)
Life insurance and discretionary company bonus
Excellent long-term training and development opportunities
Enhanced overtime rates
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and engineering excellence. Full job description available on request. Apply now for immediate consideration
As Project Coordinator, you will support the Head of Manufacturing by taking ownership of the planning, coordination, and control of machine installations. This is a site-based role with occasional travel to customer sites, typically less than a week at a time.
Core duties include:
Planning and controlling machine installation activities across manufacturing
Maintaining detailed resource and capacity plans for installation teams
Creating and updating site installation plans and task data
Attending internal, external, and customer-facing meetings
Leading resolution of site issues
Supporting the Head of Manufacturing with installation budget forecasting
About you:
Previous experience in an engineering build and installation environment
Experience in a customer-facing and/or leadership role
Strong project planning and coordination skills
Confident reading mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical drawings
Proficient in MS Project and Excel
Calm and organised under pressure with excellent prioritisation skills
Detail-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal ability
Full UK driving licence preferred
Why join?
37.5 hours per week with flexible working options
Early Friday finish and flexible start between 7:30am–9:00am
25 days holiday (rising with service), plus holiday trading options
Enhanced company pension (up to 6% employer contribution)
Life insurance and discretionary company bonus
Excellent long-term training and development opportunities
Enhanced overtime rates
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and engineering excellence. Full job description available on request. Apply now for immediate consideration