Project Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Coventry is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage day-to-day project tasks. Responsibilities include supporting project managers, measuring project metrics, and coordinating meetings. The ideal candidate is degree-qualified, self-motivated, and possesses strong communication skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in technical or business discipline.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with little supervision.
• Logical thinker with excellent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager with project management tasks.
• Identify opportunities for maintaining performance standards.
• Create and update projects in ERP systems.
• Measure and report on project metrics.
• Monitor project progress and report abnormalities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in technical or business discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Office applications

Job description

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