Project Coordinator

Gi Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Salary exchange

33 days holiday

Job summary

Gi Group in Fareham is seeking a highly organised Project Coordinator to support testing and engineering projects, including environmental testing, mechanical shock, vibration, EMC, battery testing and product qualification programmes.

You will work with engineers, test supervisors and external stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, accurate documentation and smooth project lifecycle, with a proactive customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Project Coordinator or Project Support role.
• Engineering, testing, manufacturing or technical environment experience beneficial.
• Strong organisation and multitasking skills.
• Confident communicator (written, verbal and telephone).
• Customer‑focused with a proactive approach.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and business tools.
• Positive team player with a 'can‑do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for customers throughout project delivery
• Support project planning, scheduling and progress tracking
• Coordinate test samples, documentation and workflow with technical teams
• Assist with subcontract testing, equipment hire and third‑party coordination
• Maintain accurate project records, forecasts and administrative documentation
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time to support invoicing
• Provide clear communication to internal teams and customers
• Support continuous improvement across project processes

Skills

Project coordination

Multitasking

Communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Customer focus

Technical environment experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Coordinator - Testing & Engineering Projects

Location: Fareham

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Employment Type: 12 month contract

Sector: Engineering / Testing / Defence / Aerospace (ideal but not essential)

A growing engineering and testing organisation is seeking a highly organised Project Coordinator to support technical projects across environmental testing, mechanical shock, vibration, EMC, battery testing and product qualification programmes. This role is ideal for someone early in their project career who is confident managing multiple priorities, coordinating internal teams, and supporting customers throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with engineers, test supervisors and external stakeholders to ensure projects run smoothly, documentation is accurate, and deliverables are completed on time. Strong organisation, communication and customer‑focus are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for customers throughout project delivery
• Support project planning, scheduling and progress tracking
• Coordinate test samples, documentation and workflow with technical teams
• Assist with subcontract testing, equipment hire and third‑party coordination
• Maintain accurate project records, forecasts and administrative documentation
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time to support invoicing
• Provide clear communication to internal teams and customers
• Support continuous improvement across project processes

Ideal Skills & Experience

• Experience in a Project Coordinator or Project Support role
• Engineering, testing, manufacturing or technical environment experience beneficial
• Strong organisation and multitasking skills
• Confident communicator (written, verbal and telephone)
• Customer‑focused with a proactive approach
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and business tools
• Positive team player with a "can‑do" attitude

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee wellbeing support (EAP, dental scheme, occupational health)
• Salary exchange options (holiday buy/sell, cycle to work, pension)