Graduate Project Coordinator

Escape Recruitment Services; Rosyth; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PM qualification support

Two remote days/week

Job summary

Escape Recruitment Services Ltd is recruiting a Graduate Project Coordinator for an established engineering business in Fife. You will learn alongside experienced Project Managers with a development path toward Project Manager over approximately two to three years, depending on progress and business needs.

The role involves preparing and checking project documentation, tracking deadlines, coordinating across teams, and supporting progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates from engineering, science, business, supply chain or related disciplines welcome.
• Examples from university projects or placements count if recent employment is not required.
• Interest in a project management career and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check project documentation.
• Track deadlines, deliverables and approvals.
• Coordinate dates and requirements across teams.
• Maintain project records and support progress reporting.
• Take on smaller projects and greater responsibility as you develop.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Ability to learn new systems

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking to turn your degree into a career in project management?

Escape Recruitment is recruiting a Graduate Project Coordinator for an established engineering business in Fife. You'll learn alongside experienced Project Managers, with an intended development pathway towards Project Manager over approximately two to three years, depending on your progress and business requirements.

The role

• Preparing and checking project documentation.
• Tracking deadlines, deliverables and approvals.
• Following up outstanding actions with colleagues and external contacts.
• Coordinating dates and requirements across teams.
• Maintaining project records and supporting progress reporting.
• Taking on smaller projects and greater responsibility as you develop.

What we're looking for

Graduates from engineering, science, business, supply chain or other relevant disciplines are welcome. Previous project management employment isn't essential; examples from university projects, placements or part-time work are equally useful.

You'll need:

• A clear interest in a project management career.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating, asking questions and following up actions.
• The willingness and ability to understand technical information.
• A proactive approach to solving problems and knowing when to seek guidance.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and an ability to learn new systems.

You should be keen to progress while recognising that documentation, administration and reliable follow-up are essential parts of the starting role.

What's on offer

• Starting salary £31k - £33k pa.
• Practical learning alongside experienced Project Managers.
• Support towards a relevant project management qualification.
• An intended two-to-three-year development pathway towards PM.

Fully office-based during probation, with up to two remote days per week afterwards by agreement.

PLEASE NOTE: This role involves working on major naval contracts and therefore restrictions mean that only UK or dual nation (UK) citizens can be considered. Candidates not meeting this requirement cannot be progressed