Project Coordinator

Seismic Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Peterborough seeks a full-time Project Coordinator. In this role, you will support project leads, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery while preparing essential project documentation. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of project management experience and proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and various office tools. The position offers an hourly compensation of up to £26.40 PAYE or £35.85 via Umbrella contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of demonstrable job-related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of project management software.
• Proven experience delivering projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Leads on allocated projects.
• Facilitate team meetings and ensure action points are delivered.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excel skills

Education

Prince 2 / PMP or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Web Publishing tools

Job description

Overview

Project Coordinator — Peterborough (PE1). Full-time on site. Initial 12 month contract with potential extension for the right candidate. Hours: 37 per week, 8:30 – 16:45 Monday to Thursday, 8:30 – 16:15 Friday. Compensation: up to £26.40 per hour PAYE / up to £35.85 per hour via Umbrella contract.

Our client is a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of engines. They are looking to extend their Program/Project Management team in Peterborough, with potential work across engineering and research projects, facility new technologies, marketing and IT projects, heavy machinery upgrades, and NPI research. This is a diverse and varied role.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Leads on allocated projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to required quality.
• Facilitate team meetings, ensure action points are assigned and delivered by agreed dates.
• Utilise MS Project (desirable) and contribute to scheduling, planning, and tracking.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including charters, schedules, issues/action logs, risk registers/FMEAs, scope change requests/logs, program work plans, and program cost tracking.
• Provide general workshop planning, execution, and follow-up assistance.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of demonstrable job-related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of project management software; MS Project is desirable.
• Strong Excel skills (complex formulas, linking multiple worksheets, pivot tables, graphs) and proficiency with MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and Web Publishing tools.
• Proven experience with project management concepts and delivering projects on time.
• Experience creating & maintaining issues/action logs, risk registers, scope change requests/logs, program work plans, and cost tracking.
• Strong project management and indirect leadership skills; excellent communication, multitasking, analytical and organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to handle sensitive issues and influence stakeholders.
• Prince 2 / PMP or equivalent qualification and Six Sigma experience would be advantageous.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK; evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.