Mechanical and Electrical Project Support

Laing O'Rourke; Tat Bank; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown House Manufacturing is seeking a Project Co-ordinator to drive end-to-end projects in the UK's largest off-site manufacturing facility. The role connects design, production, planning, estimating and commercial teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Based in Oldbury, you’ll manage schedules, interpret M&E drawings and collaborate across departments to resolve issues swiftly and keep production on track.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or M&E project coordination.
• GCSEs required; further engineering/M&E/manufacturing qualifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP/ERP systems or lean practices desirable.
• Ability to interpret drawings and understand M&E systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project schedules and maintain tracking documents.
• Review drawings and support pre-production planning.
• Lead meetings with internal teams and project stakeholders.
• Report on project progress, risks, and commercial performance.
• Procure materials for Just-In-Time (JIT) production.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Support lean inventory practices and forward planning.
• Bridge design, production and commercial teams.
• Ensure technical requirements are clearly communicated.
• Resolve issues quickly to keep production on track.

Skills

Manufacturing coordination

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Drawings interpretation

Cross-team collaboration

Education

GCSEs

Engineering/M&E/manufacturing qualifications

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Ready to take ownership of complex projects in a cutting‑edge manufacturing environment?

Do you thrive at the centre of fast‑moving projects, keeping teams aligned and deadlines on track?

Then come and joinCrown House Manufacturing in Oldbury, the UK's largest and sectorleading off site manufacturing facility!

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‑based role 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.