Engineering Project Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established engineering firm as a Project Coordinator, where you'll manage machine installations and work closely with the Head of Manufacturing. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, 25 days holiday, and enhanced company benefits in a role that directly contributes to innovative engineering projects.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Early Friday finish

25 days holiday plus trading options

Enhanced company pension

Life insurance and discretionary bonus

Excellent long-term training

Enhanced overtime rates

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering build and installation.
• Customer-facing and/or leadership experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control machine installation activities.
• Maintain resource and capacity plans.
• Lead resolution of site issues.

Skills

Project planning

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are working with a long-established engineering firm specialising in the design and build of bespoke machinery.As part of their continued success and growth in newtechnologies, they are now seeking a Project Coordinatorto join the team. This is a full-time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week, with flexible start times and an early finish on Fridays. Overtime is paid for any hours over your contractual working week.

As Project Coordinator, you will support the Head of Manufacturing by taking ownership of the planning, coordination, and control of machine installations. This is a site-based role with occasional travel to customer sites, typically less than a week at a time.

Core duties include:

• Planning and controlling machine installation activities across manufacturing
  
  
• Maintaining detailed resource and capacity plans for installation teams
  
  
• Creating and updating site installation plans and task data
  
  
• Attending internal, external, and customer-facing meetings
  
  
• Leading resolution of site issues
  
  
• Supporting the Head of Manufacturing with installation budget forecasting
  
  

About you:

• Previous experience in an engineering build and installation environment
  
  
• Experience in a customer-facing and/or leadership role
  
  
• Strong project planning and coordination skills
  
  
• Confident reading mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical drawings
  
  
• Proficient in MS Project and Excel
  
  
• Calm and organised under pressure with excellent prioritisation skills
  
  
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal ability
  
  
• Full UK driving licence
  
  

Why join?

• 37.5 hours per week with flexible working options
  
  
• Early Friday finish and flexible start between 7:30am–9:00am
  
  
• 25 days holiday (rising with service), plus holiday trading options
  
  
• Enhanced company pension (up to 6% employer contribution)
  
  
• Life insurance and discretionary company bonus
  
  
• Excellent long-term training and development opportunities
  
  
• Enhanced overtime rates
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and engineering excellence. Full job description available on request. Apply now for immediate consideration!