Project Delivery Coordinator (Manufacturing)

Think Specialist Recruitment; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Project Coordinator in Leighton Buzzard to be the central hub for all project activity, coordinating timelines and resources from order to installation. This fully office-based role requires strong organisation and communication with internal teams and external customers.

You will initiate projects, maintain schedules, and support sales with quotations while ensuring milestones are met and stakeholders stay informed throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Operations Coordinator, Purchasing, Buying or similar role.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
• Candidates from construction, engineering or service-based project environments will be considered, with coordination and stakeholder communication experience.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence liaising with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Initiate new projects on order confirmation with clear production, purchasing and installation timelines.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans across multiple projects and orders.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing and installation teams to meet project requirements.
• Maintain an accurate project schedule visible to stakeholders.
• Track progress against milestones and delivery commitments.
• Identify delays or issues early and coordinate corrective actions.
• Escalate critical issues and support departments in maintaining timelines.
• Maintain project records and reporting for visibility across active projects.
• Act as primary internal point of contact for project information and updates.
• Build relationships with external customers, project managers and suppliers.
• Provide regular project updates and reports for stakeholders.
• Assist the sales team with project quotations and realistic timescales.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/ERP systems

Job description

Think Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Project Coordinator in Leighton Buzzard to be the central hub for all project activity, coordinating timelines and resources from order to installation. This fully office-based role requires strong organisation and communication with internal teams and external customers.

You will initiate projects, maintain schedules, and support sales with quotations while ensuring milestones are met and stakeholders stay informed throughout the project lifecycle.