Mechanical and Electrical Project Support

Laing O'Rourke; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown House Technologies, part of the Laing O’Rourke Group, seeks a Project Co-ordinator for its factory-based hub delivering MEICA modules and services. You will link design, production and commercial teams to keep projects on time and on budget.

In this role you’ll coordinate schedules, review drawings, manage meetings, and report progress. Experience in manufacturing or M&E coordination is valued; GCSEs are required and further qualifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or M&E project coordination.
• Exposure to off-site manufacturing is a bonus.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Technically aware—able to interpret drawings and understand M&E systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project schedules and maintain accurate tracking documents.
• Review technical drawings and support pre-production planning.
• Arrange and lead meetings with internal teams and project stakeholders.
• Report on project progress, risks, and commercial performance.
• Procure materials/packages to suit a Just-in-Time (JIT) production process.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Support lean inventory practices and forward planning.
• Act as the bridge between design, production, and commercial teams.
• Ensure technical requirements are clearly communicated and understood.
• Help resolve issues quickly to keep production on track.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Technical drawing

SAP/ERP familiarity

M&E awareness

Education

GCSEs minimum

Engineering/M&E/manufacturing qualification

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

The Opportunity

Crown House Manufacturing (CHT) is the UK's largest off-site manufacturing facility, delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical, pipework, steelwork, and volumetric modules to some of the most innovative construction projects in the country. We're looking for a Project Co-ordinator who thrives in a fast-paced, factory-based setting—someone who can manage projects end-to-end and keep everything running smoothly between design, production, planning, estimating, and commercial teams.

This is a factory-basedrole within the UK's largest off-site manufacturing facility. Crown House Manufacturing delivers mechanical, electrical, pipework, steelwork, and volumetric modules to major infrastructure projects. You\'ll be the key link between design, production, and project teams—making sure everything runs smoothly, on time, and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Scheduling

• Coordinate project schedules and maintain accurate tracking documents
• Review technical drawings and support pre-production planning
• Arrange and lead meetings with internal teams and project stakeholders
• Report on project progress, risks, and commercial performance

Procurement & Materials Management

• Procure materials/packages to suit a Just-in-Time (JIT) production process
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery
• Support lean inventory practices and forward planning

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Act as the bridge between design, production, and commercial teams
• Ensure technical requirements are clearly communicated and understood
• Help resolve issues quickly to keep production on track

What We're Looking For

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or M&E project coordination
• Exposure to off-site manufacturing is a bonus
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Technically aware—able to interpret drawings and understand M&E systems
• Familiarity with SAP/ERP systems or lean manufacturing practices is desirable
• Minimum GCSEs; further qualifications in engineering, M&E, or manufacturing are a plus

Crown HouseTechnologies(Cht) is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O\'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK\'s largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off-site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.

Accessibility & Inclusion We\'re open to hearing from people with transferable skills and a commitment to learning. If you need the application form in an alternative format or would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email: [e-mail]

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