Engineering Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an organized and proactive Engineering Coordinator to oversee subcontractor activities at a high-profile site in Basildon. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with safety protocols and work authorization processes. As part of a collaborative and safety-focused team, you will coordinate contractor governance, conduct inspections, and support engineering teams. This position offers significant career progression opportunities in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a lasting impact on site safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, construction or engineering environments.
• Solid knowledge of M&E disciplines and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and book subcontractors in line with site procedures.
• Conduct site inspections to verify safety and quality compliance.
• Manage and support the permit to work processes.

Skills

Contractor Management

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Knowledge in Facilities Management

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH (desirable or working towards)

Job description

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Engineering Coordinator / Control of Contractors Coordinator

Location: Basildon, SS14 3EL

Contract Type: Permanent

We are looking for an organized and proactive Engineering Coordinator / Control of Contractors Coordinator to join our team at a high-profile site in Basildon.

This role is key to ensuring that all subcontractor works are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with the client’s permit to work & work authorisation processes.

You’ll take ownership of contractor governance, including document checks, access control, safety procedures and compliance inspections.

The position offers a great opportunity to build long-term career progression within a collaborative, safety-focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and book in subcontractors in line with site procedures
• Review and validate contractor documentation (RAMS, permits)
• Manage and support the permit to work and work authorisation processes
• Escort subcontractors, ensuring all security protocols are followed
• Conduct site inspections to verify safety and quality compliance
• Support engineering teams with documentation and logbooks
• Assist with site security arrangements and compliance processes
• Provide administrative support related to contractor activity
• Monitor and record subcontractor performance and adherence

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a similar role within facilities, construction or engineering environments
• Solid knowledge of M&E disciplines and associated legislative/statutory requirements
• IOSH Managing Safely (essential); NEBOSH (desirable or working towards)
• Proven experience in managing subcontractor groups operationally and safely to prevent undesirable outcomes
• Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and subcontractor groups
• Organised, proactive, and able to work under pressure
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and reactive environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire confidence
• Technical knowledge from a Facilities Management or other technical background
• Ability to obtain BPSS clearance. Click here for more information: BPSS Check

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