Project Coordinator

MacTaggart Scott; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Naval Defence sector is seeking a Project Assistant to support Project Managers in managing major and minor projects. This role involves tracking and mitigating risks during the design and manufacture phases while ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. With a commitment to continuous improvement and employee development, the company offers a flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Join a team that values your growth and well-being while contributing to significant projects in a dynamic and supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

4- or 5-day working week

Generous leave policy

Supportive learning and development environment

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite Canteen

Car Park

Qualifications

• Qualified in a related discipline or prior experience in an engineering environment.
• Ability to prioritize diverse tasks and develop relationships across the business.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with major projects and manage smaller projects.
• Liaise with departments and customers from project inception to delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Office (Project & Excel)

Job description

About us

MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions to customer needs from analysis of initial customer requirements, to design and manufacture, and right through to commissioning and through life support. Established in 1898, we are proud of our history and tradition, but believe that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through continuous improvement, investment, and a commitment to business excellence at every level within the company.

The Role:

This role reports directly into the Senior Project Manager. The purpose of the role is to assist our team of Project Managers with the management of major projects and to manage smaller, lower risk projects. You will track, manage and mitigate risk throughout the design and manufacture phases of our projects. Deliver key updates to both internal and external stakeholders and monitor projects as they move through different areas of the business working hand in hand with other departments.

Duties will include:

• Liaising with various departments in order to investigate and resolve project related issues.
• Liaising with customers from the project inception through to order delivery.
• Managing low value, low risk projects.
• Investigating cost anomalies and resolving schedule conflicts.
• Ensuring project schedules are maintained within the company ERP system.
• Attending internal and customer project reviews and preparing minutes.
• Collating and managing risks identified within the projects.
• Preparing contract review data on a monthly basis.

Requirements:

• Be qualified in a related discipline and/or will have prior experience in an engineering environment.
• Have the ability to work efficiently and to prioritise a diverse range of tasks.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to develop sustainable relationships across the business.
• Have knowledge and experience of MS Office applications including Project & Excel.
• Be prepared to learn new skills and will be interested in self-development within the role.

Benefits:

Your future at MacTaggart Scott - What we offer:

• As part of our Healthy Work-Life Balance employees can choose between a 4- or 5-day working week. Allowing you to fit work around your priorities and personal life, not the other way round.
• Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, and core hours of 09:30 - 15:30.
• Our leave policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more.
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, with a dedicated Learning and Development team.
• A generous referral programme.
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program as well as our Employee Assistance Programme and an onsite nurse.
• Onsite Canteen and Car Park.