Project Coordinator

MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing technology is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage day-to-day project tasks for Digital Engineering & HVMC Programmes. The successful candidate will support project management teams, monitor project metrics, and handle stakeholder communications. This role is ideal for self-motivated individuals with strong organisational skills and a degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field is required.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with various project management tasks.
• Monitor project progress and report on budget and performance.
• Coordinate meetings and manage smaller elements of the programme.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in technical or business discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Office applications

Job description

The Vacancy

The Project Coordinator will deliver day-to-day project management tasks following the project management process and standard working practices in support of delivery of Digital Engineering & HVMC Programmes.

Duties will include, to:

• Support the Programme Manager and Project Managers with project management and support tasks.
• Identify opportunities for maintaining and updating performance standards.
• Create & update projects in ERP systems including creation of projects and planning of milestones.
• Measure and report on organisational & project metrics.
• Monitor the progress of projects and notify project managers/programme managers about project abnormalities or variances to enable critical decision making.
• Review and report project budget and finances.
• Prepare for customer and stakeholder reviews.
• Identify projects with difficulties and helping implement re-planning where necessary.
• Aid project resourcing and support the project management teams to maintain effective resourcing plans.
• Coordinate project meetings, including arranging agendas, hosting and approval of visitors.
• Assist in the day to day running of the Programme and carry out support activities as required.
• Managing smaller elements of the programme to successful completion.
  
  
  

Person Specification

• Qualified to degree level in technical or business discipline.
• To be self-motivated, work independently with little day-to-day supervision.
• A logical thinker with attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving ability
• Ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure requirements are delivered successfully
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organised, disciplined, methodical, hardworking and a team player
• Able to use the MS Word, Excel and Office applications
  
  
  

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.