Capital Projects Coordinator

Merlin-Entertainments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount in our retail shops and  

40% off LEGO online

Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free

Enjoy the Ride Pass – Merlin annual<br

X2 volunteer days per year

Discounted Merlin hotels

Cinema ticket discounts

Job summary

Merlin Entertainments’ Chessington World of Adventures Resort is seeking a Capital Projects Coordinator to join the Technical Services team and help deliver capital projects from concept through to completion. You’ll coordinate project plans, track progress and budgets, maintain documentation and prepare approval papers, while supporting tender processes and stakeholder meetings.

This permanent, full‑time role, Monday to Friday, is based at Chessington and offers hands‑on involvement with

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating capital projects or similar programmes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience supporting budgets and purchase orders.
• Attention to detail and structured documentation.
• Comfort working with contractors and operations teams.
• Awareness of health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project plans across the Resort capital programme.
• Monitor budgets and maintain project documentation.
• Prepare approval papers and support tender processes.
• Coordinate meetings and provide progress updates.
• Ensure compliance and governance, health & safety processes.
• Oversee site access, inductions and handover documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Budget tracking

Documentation

Health & safety

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

We're looking for a Capital Projects Coordinator to join our Technical Services team at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of capital projects across the Resort, helping to coordinate plans, track progress and keep projects moving from concept through to completion.

This is a role for someone who enjoys organisation, working with multiple stakeholders and making sure the details are managed effectively. You'll work closely with Project Managers, contractors and operational teams, helping to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

This is where you come in.

Reporting to the Senior Capital Projects Manager, you'll support the delivery of the Resort's capital programme by coordinating project plans, monitoring budgets and maintaining project documentation. You'll work with Project Managers and stakeholders across the business to prepare approval papers, support tender and contract processes, coordinate meetings and provide regular updates on project progress.

You'll also play an important role in ensuring projects meet compliance and governance requirements, supporting planning applications, contractor management, audits and health & safety processes. From maintaining project records and CAPEX tracking to coordinating site access, inductions and handover documentation, you'll help ensure projects are delivered efficiently while supporting the safe day-to-day operation of the Resort.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working Monday to Friday, based at Chessington World of Adventures Resort.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience coordinating projects, programmes or operational activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting budgets, raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to documentation and administration.
• Confidence working with contractors, suppliers and operational teams.
• Good understanding of health & safety legislation and compliance processes.
• Experience within construction, engineering, facilities, attractions, leisure or other operational environments would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify risks and support effective project delivery.

Benefits

• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
• 40% off LEGO online
• Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
• Enjoy the Ride Pass – giving you and 5 others a Merlin annual pass (gold edition)
• X2 volunteer days per year
• Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
• Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Competitive