R & D Project Coordinator

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency; Tendring; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency is recruiting on behalf of a UK-based electronics manufacturer in Clacton-On-Sea, Essex. The role is an R&D Project Coordinator within the Project Management function to support multidisciplinary R&D projects.

You will coordinate timelines, milestones and documentation, working closely with project teams and R&D Leadership to keep risks, dependencies and progress clearly communicated.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organisational, time-management and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines and milestones.
• Prepare project reports for R&D Leadership, highlighting risks and delays.
• Support adherence to project management methods, processes and standards.
• Coordinate project documentation and ensure reviews are completed.
• Organise and lead project meetings, agendas and action tracking.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Independence

Team collaboration

Proactivity

Computer literacy

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft 365

Smartsheet

Teamwork

Job description

About The Company

Established in 1968, our client is a highly respected UK-based electronics manufacturer specialising in high-quality switching, simulation and relay products. Their products are supplied into demanding industries including aerospace, automotive and defence, where quality, reliability and technical excellence are essential.

Permanent

£25,000 - £35,000 p/a

Clacton-On-Sea, Essex

On-site

R&D Project Coordinator

The Role

As the business continues to develop its R&D capability, we are looking for an R&D Project Coordinator to join the Project Management function and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of multidisciplinary R&D projects.

The R&D Project Coordinator will be central to the planning, coordination and administration of projects across the R&D organisation.

Working closely with project teams and R&D Leadership, you will coordinate project timelines, milestones, meetings, actions and documentation, while ensuring risks, dependencies and progress are clearly communicated.

This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys bringing structure to projects, working with different teams and helping colleagues overcome obstacles so that projects can be delivered effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines and milestones, ensuring project information is kept accurate and up to date.


• Prepare project reports for R&D Leadership, highlighting risks, dependencies, delays and areas requiring escalation.


• Support adherence to agreed project management methods, processes and standards throughout the project lifecycle.


• Coordinate project documentation and ensure reviews, records and supporting information are completed and maintained.


• Organise and lead project meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, assigning actions and tracking progress through to completion.


• Set up new R&D projects within the relevant systems and ensure project information is accurately recorded.


• Monitor project actions and deadlines, proactively following up with stakeholders where required.


• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary R&D teams to maintain clarity around project ownership, priorities and delivery dates.


• Identify potential project roadblocks and proactively support the team in resolving them.

About You

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and confident working with a wide range of people.

You should be someone who takes ownership, communicates effectively and is willing to proactively seek out ways to support the wider R&D team.

You Will Need

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.


• Strong organisational and time-management skills.


• Excellent communication skills.


• The ability to establish priorities and manage competing workloads.


• Good judgement, self-motivation and perseverance.


• The ability to understand and balance different viewpoints and priorities.


• Confidence working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.


• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify work that needs to be done and take ownership of it.


• A high degree of computer literacy.


• The ability to set expectations and consistently deliver against them.

Desirable Experience

The Following Would Be Advantageous

• Previous experience working in a project-based environment.


• Experience working within a busy engineering environment.


• Experience using Smartsheet and/or Teamwork.


• Previous experience supporting engineering, manufacturing or R&D projects.