Project Support Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to enhance project delivery. This role is perfect for someone with a background in engineering who thrives in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for managing project schedules, tracking deliverables, and collaborating with teams to ensure timely and budget-friendly project completion. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience with project management tools. Join this innovative firm and contribute to operational excellence while enjoying a hybrid work model and flexible hours.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days holiday + option to buy and sell

Company Bonus

Annual Salary reviews

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in project planning and risk management is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for customers and manage project schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement and support project controls.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Financial Tracking

Risk Management

Collaborative Mindset

Education

APM Level 5 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

ERP Systems (IFS or equivalents)

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a proactive Project Coordinator to play a key role in supporting project delivery. This position is ideal for someone with a background in engineering industries, who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about process improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer.
2. Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, and work breakdown structures.
3. Track project deliverables, task completion, and costs against estimates.
4. Support project controls and reporting with accurate data collection.
5. Conduct critical path analysis and participate in risk reviews.
6. Collaborate with production teams to solve problems and negotiate task priorities.
7. Provide cost-to-completion analysis and maintain consistent project reporting.
8. Drive continuous improvement across project delivery processes.
9. Manage small or non-technical projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to spec.
10. Coordinate closely with both engineering and manufacturing teams.

Required:

1. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
2. Experience in project planning, financial tracking, and risk management.
3. Collaborative and customer-focused mindset.
4. Resilience, motivation, and problem-solving skills.
5. Working knowledge of project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project).
6. Familiarity with ERP systems such as IFS or equivalents.
7. Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary, team-based environment.

Preferred:

1. Project support or PMO experience.
2. Experience in subcontractor management.
3. APM Level 5 qualification

Benefits

1. Hybrid
2. Flexible working
3. 25 days holiday + option to buy and sell
4. Company Bonus
5. Annual Salary reviews