Engineering Technician / Project Coordinator

G3 Systems Ltd; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £40,000

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

Support US Air Force programmes

Job summary

G3 Systems Ltd is seeking an organised Engineering Technician / Project Coordinator to support United States Air Force infrastructure programmes at RAF Mildenhall. You will coordinate project documentation, maintain engineering records and contribute to contract deliverables throughout the lifecycle.

This role blends technical administration with project coordination, requiring experience in engineering or construction environments, strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience supporting engineering, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to demanding deadlines.
• Experience within defence, engineering or construction environments.
• Knowledge of project coordination, programme controls or project administration.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or similar planning software.
• Familiarity with document control systems and engineering change management.
• Understanding of NEC Engineering and Construction Contracts or Design & Build projects.
• Existing BPSS, Security Check (SC) or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain the appropriate clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain engineering document control systems and revision registers.
• Administer Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables and submission schedules.
• Track project actions, deliverables and key milestones.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes and action trackers.
• Maintain technical logs, engineering records and project filing systems.
• Support configuration management and document version control.
• Coordinate technical reviews and document approvals.
• Monitor project progress and provide status updates to Project Managers.
• Assist with preparation of customer reports and management presentations.
• Coordinate correspondence between engineering teams, subcontractors and Government representatives.
• Support project audits and ensure compliance with contractual documentation requirements.
• Assist with procurement documentation, change requests and engineering administration where required.

Skills

Org. skills

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Multitasking

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Document control software

Job description

Salary: Starting from £40,000 (dependent upon qualifications, experience and security clearance)

About G3 Systems

G3 Systems Ltd is a specialist provider of deployable infrastructure, engineering, construction and operational support solutions, delivering complex programmes for defence, government and commercial clients throughout the UK and internationally. We specialise in delivering engineering excellence in secure and demanding environments, supporting critical infrastructure and operational capability worldwide.

We are seeking a motivated and technically minded Engineering Technician / Project Coordinator to support United States Air Force infrastructure programmes based at RAF Mildenhall. This role combines engineering support with project coordination, ensuring technical information, programme activities and project documentation are effectively managed throughout the delivery lifecycle.

The Role

G3 Systems is seeking an organised and proactive Engineering Technician / Project Coordinator to support a major United States Air Force programme at RAF Mildenhall.

Working within the Programme Management Office (PMO) and alongside Engineering and Project Management teams, you will play a key role in coordinating project documentation, maintaining technical records and supporting the administration of contract deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

This position combines technical administration with project coordination and will ensure accurate document control, timely reporting and effective communication across multiple engineering and construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain engineering document control systems and revision registers.
• Administer Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables and submission schedules.
• Track project actions, deliverables and key milestones.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes and action trackers.
• Maintain technical logs, engineering records and project filing systems.
• Support configuration management and document version control.
• Coordinate technical reviews and document approvals.
• Monitor project progress and provide status updates to Project Managers.
• Assist with preparation of customer reports and management presentations.
• Coordinate correspondence between engineering teams, subcontractors and Government representatives.
• Support project audits and ensure compliance with contractual documentation requirements.
• Assist with procurement documentation, change requests and engineering administration where required.

About You

You will have experience supporting engineering, construction or infrastructure projects and possess excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. You will be comfortable working in a collaborative project environment where attention to detail and effective coordination are essential.

• HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience supporting engineering, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to demanding deadlines.
• Experience within defence, engineering or construction environments.
• Knowledge of project coordination, programme controls or project administration.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or similar planning software.
• Familiarity with document control systems and engineering change management.
• Understanding of NEC Engineering and Construction Contracts or Design & Build projects.
• Existing BPSS, Security Check (SC) or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain the appropriate clearance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary starting from £40,000 dependent upon experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus UK public holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA).
• Life Assurance (3.5 times annual salary).
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes, including Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional development, technical training and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to support high-profile United States Air Force infrastructure programmes in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Security Requirements

This position is subject to successful pre-employment screening and will require the successful candidate to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance, which may include BPSS, Security Check (SC) and client-specific security requirements.

G3 Systems Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.