Technical Subcontract & Supply Chain Coordinator

Hudson Shribman; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment supplier in the UK is seeking a Technical Projects & Supply Chain Coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing supplier relationships, coordinating technical and commercial information, and ensuring the smooth progress of engineering projects. Candidates should have experience in shipbuilding or marine engineering and a strong understanding of procurement and subcontract management. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Experience in shipbuilding, engineering, defence, or similar technical supply chain environments.
• Comfortable reviewing technical information and working with engineering teams.
• Highly organised and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing subcontracts and supplier relationships.
• Prepare and issue RFPs, support bids, and coordinate commercial and technical inputs.
• Track deliverables and maintain project trackers.

Skills

Supply chain management

Subcontract management

Technical coordination

Procurement

Logistics administration

Job description

Technical Projects & Supply Chain Coordinator - 12 Month FTC

Location: UK (some travel as required)

Sector: Maritime Engineering - Specialist Equipment Supply

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you experienced in engineering, supply chain coordination, or subcontract management within the shipbuilding or marine engineering sectors? Our client, a leading equipment supplier into major naval and commercial shipbuilding programmes, is looking for a Technical Projects & Supply Chain Coordinator to join them on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing suppliers, coordinating commercial and technical information, and keeping complex engineering projects moving smoothly through the process.

The Role

• Manage existing subcontracts and supplier relationships.
• Prepare and issue RFPs, support bids, and coordinate commercial and technical inputs.
• Track deliverables, documentation and Vendor Furnished Information (VFI).
• Handle change orders, variations, payment milestones and supplier claims.
• Expedite drawings, data, certificates, compliance documents, and equipment.
• Support logistics, import/export administration, and delivery scheduling.
• Work closely with engineering teams to resolve technical questions and maintain progress.
• Coordinate responses to client queries and ensure smooth flow of information.
• Maintain project trackers and highlight risks or delays early.

About You

• Experience in shipbuilding, engineering, defence, or similar technical supply chain environments.
• Strong understanding of procurement, subcontract management or commercial coordination.
• Comfortable reviewing technical information and working with engineering teams.
• Knowledge of import/export processes and logistics administration.
• Highly organised, proactive and confident liaising with multiple suppliers.
• Proactive, detail-driven, and able to take ownership of tasks.

Why Apply?

• Work on high-profile shipbuilding programmes.
• Broad, varied role combining commercial, supply chain and technical coordination.
• Join a well-established organisation with a strong industry reputation.