Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with an established engineering business specialising in the design and delivery of EC&I systems to recruit a Project Coordinator for its Bridgwater site.
This permanent role is site-based and offers a salary of £28,000 to £32,000 plus an optional four-day working week, a company bonus scheme, a Health Cash Plan contribution and excellent training and progression opportunities.
Responsibilities of the Project Coordinator
- Build and maintain project plans for small to medium-sized engineering projects, ensuring milestones and key deliverables are clearly identified.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Workshop and Supply Chain teams to obtain progress updates and keep project plans accurate and up to date.
- Liaise with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication and effective coordination throughout each project.
- Maintain project risk and issue registers, identify potential delays and escalates concerns to the appropriate Project Manager.
- Prepare for and attend project meetings, record minutes, allocate actions and follow up to ensure agreed activities are completed.
Required qualifications and experience
- A good understanding of engineering principles and an interest in engineering project delivery.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate project records.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders.
- A professional, proactive approach, with the ability to take ownership of tasks, work flexibly and escalates issues appropriately.
Desirable experience
- Previous experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator or similar role within an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment.
- Experience using project planning tools, maintaining project documentation and coordinating project activities.
- An understanding of commercial project controls, including budgets, invoicing, income management and project margins.
- A commitment to professional development and an ambition to progress into a Project Management position.
Salary and benefits
- Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 per annum.
- Contract: Permanent.
- Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week, with an optional four- or five-day working week (Monday to Thursday or Monday to Friday).
- Location: Bridgwater, Somerset - site-based, with travel to client and supplier sites as required.
- Holiday: 25 days plus public holidays.
- Benefits: 8% company pension contribution, Health Cash Plan contribution and a company bonus scheme, with additional contributions to a staff wellbeing fund.
- Development: Training, professional development and clear progression opportunities towards Project Management.
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