Engineering Coordinator

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking an Engineering Coordinator in Edinburgh to provide administrative support across engineering activities. Key responsibilities include managing recruitment processes, coordinating training, and tracking departmental finances. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and be comfortable working with multi-functional teams. This role offers a hybrid working model with comprehensive benefits including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous leave with flexi-days

Pension scheme up to 15% employer contribution

Free access to mental health support

Bonus scheme for eligible employees

Access to online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Financial rewards for referrals

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy administrative environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities and onboarding for engineering staff.
• Engage with teams to understand utilization and headcount.
• Coordinate financial tracking within the department.
• Organize training and manage communications for the department.
• Assist in the organization of events and desk moves.

Skills

Comprehensive administrative / coordination experience

Comfortable engaging with stakeholders

Competent in Microsoft Excel

Strong organization skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Self-motivation and problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job :

At Leonardo, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Systems Engineering Department as an Engineering Coordinator and to play an integral role in supporting activities across engineering.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems.

As an Engineering Coordinator you will work closely with the Systems Function team and use your skills and experience to carry out administrative activities and support to the people working within the growing department.

The types of activities to be performed include :

Support recruitment activities, such as the onboarding process for engineering new starts, tracking candidates, and confirming start dates

Engage with multi discipline teams to understand supply and demand

Coordinate data to support areas such as utilisation and headcount management

Tracking the monthly financial movement within the department, identifying and investigating anomalies

Organise training requirements for the department and work with Learning & Development to book external training and conferences.

Act as point of contact for the function for those requiring administration support for timesheets, travel, expenses, absences, etc.

Assist with the organisation of departmental communications, briefings and events

Track and coordinate desks moves within the office floors to support co-location of teams

Work alongside the Systems Function Lead and other Functional Coordinators to deliver our Early Careers campaign.

This is a varied role providing you with exposure across multi discipline areas of engineering teams. You will develop relationships with key internal teams including, Functional and Engineering Management, Projects, HR, Recruitment, Security, IT and Finance, as well as external suppliers. It provides an opportunity to gain invaluable experience and understanding of the business.

What you’ll bring

Comprehensive administrative / coordination experience in a busy environment

You will be comfortable engaging with internal and external stakeholders across multi-functional teams.

You will be a competent user of Microsoft packages in particular Excel and PowerPoint.

You will have strong organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks to achieve results.

Ability to work on own initiative against a variety of competing priorities, whilst maintaining accuracy

Self-motivation with an aptitude for problem solving and driving issues to conclusion

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit :

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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