Coordinator (m/f/d) Project Planning - Chassis Design

JR United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company is seeking a Project Planner for Chassis Design in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, strong planning skills, and at least 2 years of experience in project activities related to composite and mechanical parts. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment alongside a passionate team on exciting projects.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

30 days annual holiday

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in engineering or production.
• Experience in planning project activities related to composite and mechanical parts.
• Comfortable with the fast-paced environment of professional motorsports.

Responsibilities

• Create project plans, milestones, and deadlines.
• Monitor project progress and track deliverables.
• Coordinate with purchasing and production divisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Communication abilities

Teamwork

Education

Technical educational background

Tools

MS Project

SAP

PLM Software

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Coordinator (m/f/d) Project Planning - Chassis Design, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Client:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Don’t just go to work; become part of a unique company within a fast-moving industry. Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe – creating excitement through team spirit and advanced technology!

We are looking for a Project Planner (m/f/d) – Chassis Design to be part of our motorsport team in Cologne, Germany.

Are you a team player who thrives on responsibility with strong analytical skills? Then you are the right person to take on this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by the passion of our 450-strong workforce for motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• exciting projects and a place for technical freedom and innovation to get things moving
• attractive benefits packages e.g. competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, car leasing, free on-site gym
• a challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multi-national company within a familiar atmosphere - driven by fascination and passion
• We strive to find the perfect balance of priorities between our motorsports activities, customer orders, development projects and third-party business opportunities. Your role will be to support our project leaders and line management to keep an overview of all activities, while monitoring staff utilization/workload.
• Specifically, you will support our Chassis Design area including Composite design (responsible for carbon fibre race car parts) and Mechanical Design (responsible for suspension, brakes, gearbox, and integration of race car parts).
• You will be responsible for creating project plans, milestones, deadlines, and capacity planning in close cooperation with project leaders and line managers.
• You will monitor project progress, oversee the critical path, follow up on deliverables, and ensure consistent communication.
• Additionally, you will coordinate with purchasing and production divisions to track the availability of critical parts.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a technical educational background
• Have experience in planning project activities in engineering and/or production processes related to composite and mechanical parts
• Have at least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Ideally, have experience with MS Project, SAP, and PLM Software
• Find it easy to oversee multiple processes with shifting priorities and stakeholders
• Have strong planning skills, a structured work approach, and good communication abilities
• Be comfortable with the fast-paced environment of professional motorsports
• Be available to work on-site in Cologne, Germany, and possess an EU work permit
• Write and speak professional English; German skills are a plus but not required