Project Coordinator

Morson Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

TOIL

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave (buy/sell)

Integrity and alignment culture

Job summary

Ultra Maritime is seeking a Project Coordinator to support lower‑value technical projects and assist Senior Project Managers with reporting and planning. You will prepare project plans, monitor activity, and maintain strong interfaces between engineering, production, and customers.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, flexibility, and opportunities for professional development within a maritime defence context, with BPSS security considerations and collaboration with Morson Edge.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or project support in a multidisciplinary development or engineering environment.
• Good working knowledge of project management tools, including Microsoft Project (MSP).
• Working knowledge of an ERP system such as IFS or equivalent.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to build relationships with customers and internal teams.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with ability to manage competing priorities.
• An APM qualification would be advantageous, training can be provided to work towards this; subcontract management experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage lower-value technical projects, ensuring time, cost and specification objectives are met.
• Support Senior Project Managers with project reporting, including presentations, risk registers, financial reporting and forward-load planning, while taking ownership of your own projects.
• Prepare and maintain project plans, work breakdown structures and relevant project information using available project management tools.
• Monitor project activities and communicate regularly with project teams and supporting functions to track progress, resolve issues and manage priorities.
• Build effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, supporting a strong interface between engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Support proposals and bids, as well as cost-to-completion analysis and other project management information.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Subcontract management (advantageous)

Education

APM qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Project (MSP)

IFS ERP

Job description

Project Coordinator

Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology.

Ultra Maritime is a global leader in advanced maritime defence solutions. We operate at the forefront of innovation, delivering technologies that protect lives, secure nations, and enable a safer, more sustainable world. At Ultra Maritime, we’re committed to helping you reach your full potential. If you meet some, but not all of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We value passion, curiosity, and the drive to make a difference. To support your growth, we offer industry-leading development programs, and mentorship from some of the brightest minds in maritime technology.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a mission. More than just a workplace, we provide the opportunity to protect lives, advance technology, and shape the future of maritime security. We know that great work happens when people are supported to live well — not just work hard. Your life outside of work matters just as much as what you do inside it, which is why flexibility is built into how we operate.

Where possible, we actively support flexible working arrangements, whether that means a hybrid setup, remote working, or the structure and collaboration of being on-site. We’re open to conversations about part-time roles, compressed hours, and bespoke working patterns that fit your lifestyle — because one size doesn’t fit all.

Across each of our sites we go even further - offering a 9-day fortnight giving you an extended weekend every other week and more time to recharge, pursue your passions, and spend time doing what matters most.

Alongside this, we offer:

• Flexible start and finish times including a 1pm finish on a Friday

• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) of up to one day per calendar month

• Annual bonus

• 25 days annual leave with a holiday buy and sell scheme

• A culture rooted in Integrity, Transparency, and Alignment

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate and manage lower-value technical projects, ensuring agreed time, cost and specification objectives are achieved.

• Support Senior Project Managers with project reporting, including presentations, risk registers, financial reporting and forward-load planning, while taking ownership of your own projects.

• Prepare and maintain project plans, work breakdown structures and relevant project information using available project management tools.

• Monitor project activities and communicate regularly with project teams and supporting functions to track progress, resolve issues and manage priorities.

• Build effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, supporting a strong interface between engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Support proposals and bids, as well as cost-to-completion analysis and other project management information.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Experience in project management or project support, ideally within a team-based, multidisciplinary development or engineering environment.

• Good working knowledge of project management tools, including Microsoft Project (MSP), and confidence using PC-based systems.

• Working knowledge of an ERP system such as IFS, or an equivalent system.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across customers and internal teams.

• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and contribute positively within a team.

• An APM qualification would be advantageous, although training can be provided to work towards this. Experience of subcontract management would also be beneficial.

Security Requirements

This role requires you to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS) as a minimum and some roles will require further national security vetting checks.

In line with Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the United Kingdom Vetting Service (UKSV).

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Ultra Maritime embraces the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. We strive to build an open, inclusive workplace where ideas flourish and every individual can make a meaningful impact. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let the recruitment lead managing your application know.

Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions that safeguard our oceans and secure a safer world.

Our partnership with Morson Edge

Ultra Maritime is partnering with a third-party recruitment provider, Morson Edge (part of the Morson Group), to manage this hiring process. In accordance with UK employment law and UK GDPR, by applying for this role, you consent to your CV and application details being shared with Morson Edge for recruitment purposes.

Both Ultra Maritime and Morson Edge will process your data in accordance with their respective Privacy Policies (Ultra Maritime Privacy Policy and Morson Group Privacy Policy). These policies outline how your information is used, stored, and retained. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting Ultra Maritime or Morson Edge directly, as detailed in their Privacy Policies.