Engineering Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an organized Engineering Coordinator to oversee subcontractor activities at a high-profile site in Luton. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with safety protocols and documentation processes. You'll coordinate subcontractor schedules, manage safety inspections, and support engineering teams in a collaborative environment. This position offers excellent long-term career progression opportunities within a safety-focused team. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for ensuring operational excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors according to site procedures.
• Review contractor documentation and manage safety compliance.
• Conduct site inspections for safety and quality assurance.

Skills

Contractor Management

Safety Procedures

Documentation Review

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely Certification

NEBOSH Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Coordinator / Control of Contractors Coordinator

Location: Luton, LU1 3PG

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 per week

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

This role is essential for ensuring that all subcontractor works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with the client’s permit to work & work authorization processes.

You will be responsible for contractor governance, including document checks, access control, safety procedures, and compliance inspections.

This position offers a great opportunity for long-term career progression within a collaborative, safety-focused team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and schedule subcontractors in line with site procedures
2. Review and validate contractor documentation (RAMS, permits)
3. Manage and support the permit to work and work authorization processes
4. Escort subcontractors, ensuring all security protocols are followed
5. Conduct site inspections to verify safety and quality compliance
6. Support engineering teams with documentation and logbooks
7. Assist with site security arrangements and compliance processes
8. Provide administrative support related to contractor activity
9. 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 related legislative/statutory requirements
• IOSH Managing Safely certification (essential); NEBOSH qualification (desirable or in progress)
• 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
• Organized, 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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