AI-Driven Construction Projects Coordinator (Part-Time)

Heriot-Watt University; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

9 buildings closed days (pro rata)

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh invites applications for a part-time Project Coordinator (LocalTech Project: AI skills development in construction). The role focuses on coordinating knowledge exchange activities, engaging with employers and industry partners, and supporting curriculum co-design and dissemination.

You will work under the Project Lead across a 24-month fixed-term contract, reporting on milestones and maintaining project records while coordinating events and communications with

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in business or project management.
• Experience coordinating projects, meetings or stakeholder-engagement activities.
• Experience working with external stakeholders such as employers or industry partners.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, agendas, minutes and reports.
• Ability to gather and summarise qualitative and quantitative information.

Responsibilities

• Organise and support quarterly Industry Stakeholder Steering Group meetings.
• Coordinate employer workshops, curriculum co-design sessions and industry events.
• Maintain regular communication with GA employer network and broaden participation.
• Liaise with GA Business Development team, industry partners and university teams.
• Gather feedback on sector needs, curriculum development and workplace AI projects.
• Support evaluation of project outcomes with quantitative and qualitative evidence.
• Maintain records of engagement, workshops and performance indicators.
• Develop communications and engagement activities to raise project visibility.
• Contribute to updates, reports and dissemination materials.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Independent working

Report writing

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office / Teams

Education

Degree in business or project management

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh invites applications for a part-time Project Coordinator (LocalTech Project: AI skills development in construction). The role focuses on coordinating knowledge exchange activities, engaging with employers and industry partners, and supporting curriculum co-design and dissemination.

You will work under the Project Lead across a 24-month fixed-term contract, reporting on milestones and maintaining project records while coordinating events and communications with