Project Coordinator/Manager

Escape; Leven; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Project Coordinator / Manager on a 12-month contract for engineering projects at Diageo's Leven site. The role involves ensuring project governance, risk management, and effective communication with stakeholders, requiring strong organizational and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination/management in engineering or manufacturing.
• Understanding of project management frameworks.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project governance frameworks.
• Manage document control and compliance.
• Track project risks and issues.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Project Management training (PMP, APM, Prince2)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Coordinator / Manager - 12-Month Contract

Location: Leven, Scotland (Diageo Site)

Rate: 250 per day (PAYE - Inside IR35)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (12 months)

Hybrid Working

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Coordinator / PMO to support a portfolio of engineering projects at Diageo's Leven site. This role is key to maintaining effective governance, communication, cost and risk control, and document management across a range of ongoing programmes.

Working closely with internal project teams, external consultants, and key stakeholders, you will ensure consistency and compliance across project delivery phases, contributing to the overall success of the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of programme and project governance frameworks
• Support the development of a tiered reporting structure to improve communication and escalation
• Manage file structures within Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Maintain document control and audit compliance
• Contribute to schedule and timeline development, highlighting risks through governance channels
• Track and report on project risks and issues, updating risk registers accordingly
• Assist with cost reporting and ensure accurate communication between suppliers, consultants, and internal teams
• Maintain and update scope change registers; document and communicate change outcomes
• Organise and coordinate meetings, workshops, and project presentations
• Record minutes and maintain action trackers from meetings
• Develop and manage audit schedules; track actions and learnings
• Record project progress using photographic and video content as required

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a project coordination/management role within an engineering or manufacturing environment essential
• Strong understanding of project management frameworks and reporting processes
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project (or similar project tools)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified in Engineering with formal Project Management training (i.e. PMP, APM, Prince2)
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects in manufacturing / engineering environments