Project Coordinator

Beaufort

Ellesmere Port

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 46,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

4-day, 36-hour week with Fridays off

26.5 days holidays inclusive of Bank/H

Birthday day off

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance up to 4X salary

Pension Scheme

Training & Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

Job summary

Beaufort is seeking a Project Coordinator to support Engineering, Procurement, Production and Finance. You will manage purchase order processes, monitor project expenditure, support budget tracking activities, coordinate manufacture and delivery of assets and ensure effective communications across departments.

A strong aptitude for numbers and a natural flair for finance are essential. You will maintain financial trackers, assist with cost reporting and drive improvements in process efficiencies

Qualifications

Experience coordinating department activities and budgets in a project setting.
Experience with purchase orders, supplier liaising and cost tracking.
Familiarity with ERP, MRP or procurement systems is desirable.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for reporting and tracking.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day departmental activities to support project execution.
Generate, process and track purchase orders; monitor project expenditure.
Liaise with suppliers to monitor progress and expedite deliveries.
Maintain financial trackers and support cost reporting and forecasts.
Organise meetings, prepare agendas and track actions to completion.
Provide general office and administrative support as required.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong planning and coordination

Strong numerical and financial acumen

Effective communicator

Excel and MS Office proficiency

Education

Business Administration / Project Management related degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

Beaufort is a global leader in survival and safety technologies, protecting personnel operating in some of the world's most demanding defence and aerospace environments. At Beaufort, our teams work together to develop, manufacture and deliver products that help protect people in critical environments. The Project Coordination function plays a central role in ensuring that day-to-day departmental activities run smoothly, supporting project delivery through effective administration, supplier coordination, procurement support and cross-functional communication.

Job Summary

Working across Engineering, Procurement, Production and Finance, you will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of the department to ensure projects and operational tasks progress efficiently. The role will involve managing purchase order processes, monitoring project expenditure, supporting budget tracking activities, coordinating the manufacture and delivery of assets, and ensuring effective communication between Engineering, Procurement and Finance. You will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy across projects, supporting invoice processing and cost tracking, and helping project teams maintain visibility of budget performance. You will be a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external suppliers, helping to maintain schedules, track actions, control costs, and ensure information flows effectively throughout the business. Highly organised individuals who enjoy managing multiple priorities, building relationships, driving actions to completion, and working confidently with financial data will thrive in this role. A strong aptitude for numbers and a natural flair for finance are essential.

Requirements

Coordinate and monitor day-to-day departmental activities to support successful project execution.
Generate, process and track purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to monitor progress, expedite deliveries, and resolve schedule issues.
Track the manufacture and delivery status of project assets and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
Support communication and workflow between Engineering, Procurement, Production and Finance teams.
Assist with budget tracking, cost forecasting and expenditure monitoring across multiple projects.
Process and reconcile supplier invoices, ensuring alignment with purchase orders and approved budgets.
Monitor project costs and highlight variances, risks or discrepancies to relevant stakeholders.
Maintain financial trackers and support the preparation of project cost and performance reports.Maintain project schedules, action trackers, records and documentation.
Organise meetings, prepare agendas, record actions and ensure follow-up activities are completed.
Support reporting activities by collecting and presenting project, operational and financial data.
Ensure departmental documentation is maintained accurately and stored in accordance with company processes.
Identify administrative, financial and process inefficiencies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide general office and operational administration support as required.

Required Skills & Competencies

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communicator with internal teams and external suppliers.
Strong planning and coordination skills.
Strong financial acumen with the ability to work confidently with budgets, costs, invoices and financial data.
A natural flair for finance, with strong numerical and analytical skills and the ability to identify trends, discrepancies and cost-saving opportunities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
Ability to maintain project documentation, records and financial trackers.
Ability to analyse data and produce clear, accurate reports.

Experience & Qualifications

Previous experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Operations Coordinator, Procurement Administrator, or similar role.
Experience in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, defence or technical environments is desirable.
Qualification in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations Management or related discipline would be advantageous.
Familiarity with ERP, MRP or procurement systems is desirable.
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills including reporting, data analysis and financial tracking would be advantageous.

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