Engineering Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an organized and proactive Engineering Coordinator / Control of Contractors Coordinator for a high-profile site in Edinburgh. This role is essential for ensuring that all subcontractor works are safely delivered, adhering to compliance and safety protocols. You'll be responsible for contractor governance, access control, and documentation management, contributing to a collaborative and safety-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within facilities, construction, or engineering.
• Solid knowledge of M&E disciplines and legislative requirements.
• Technical knowledge from a Facilities Management background.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and book subcontractors in line with site procedures.
• Review and validate contractor documentation.
• Manage and support the permit to work processes.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Proactive Approach

Relationship Building

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Coordinator / Control of Contractors Coordinator

Location: Edinburgh, EH5 2XS

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 per week

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

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 Security Clearance. Click here for more information: BPSS Check

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