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

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international motorsports company is looking for a Project Planner to support the Chassis Design team in Cologne, Germany. The ideal candidate should have a technical education and at least 2 years of relevant experience in project planning. This role involves creating project plans, monitoring progress, and coordinating with multiple divisions. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Professional English is required, and an EU work permit is necessary.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Social benefits

30 days annual holiday

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in project planning.
• Experience in engineering and/or production processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in professional English.

Responsibilities

• Support project leaders and line management in project planning.
• Create project plans, milestones, deadlines, and capacity planning.
• Monitor project progress and coordinate with purchasing and production divisions.

Skills

Planning capabilities

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to handle multiple processes

Education

Technical education background

Tools

MS Project

SAP

PLM Software

Job description

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

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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 works motorsport team in Cologne, Germany.

Are you a team player who thrives on responsibilitywith 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 (who are responsible for the development of carbon fibre race car parts) and Mechanical Design (who are responsible for the development of suspension, brakes, gearbox and integration race car parts).
• You will be responsible to create project plans, milestones, deadlines and capacity planning in close cooperation with the project leaders and line managers.
• You will monitor project progress, keep an eye on the critical path, follow-up on deliverables and ensure a consistent communication.
• Also, you will coordinate with our purchasing and production divisions to track availability of certain critical parts.

The successful candidate will:

• Have an education with a technical background
• Have gained experience in planning project activities in the context of engineering and/or production processes related to both composite and mechanical parts
• Have at least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Ideally, have some experience working with MS Project, SAP and PLM Software
• Find it easy to keep an overview over a large number of simultaneous processes with shifting priorities and different stakeholders
• Have strong planning capabilities, a structured approach to their work and good communication skills
• Be comfortable with the high-paced and dynamic environment of professional motorsports
• Be available to work on-site in Cologne, Germany and have an EU work permit
• Write and speak professional English. German language skills can be an advantage, but are not required