Project Coordinator
https://projectmanagerjobs.co.uk/jobs/719148f9-c8a2-4d8d-8f8c-a7f0da5feda5-project-coordinator-defence-banbury
Banbury
- Banbury
- Permanent
Job description
Are you highly organised, proactive, and looking to build a long-term career in project management?
Our client is a growing advanced manufacturing business supporting customers in highly regulated engineering sectors. With continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are looking to appoint a Project Coordinator to support the successful delivery of customer and internal projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project coordination, operations, administration, or engineering support experience who is keen to develop their career within project management. Working closely with the wider project team, you will play a key role in keeping projects on track, coordinating activities across departments, and ensuring project information is accurate and up to date.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate projects from kick-off to completion
Maintain project schedules and key milestones
Organise project meetings and customer updates
Liaise with engineering, production, quality, and purchasing teams
Keep project records, actions, and documentation up to date
Produce project reports and presentations
Manage project files and change records
Support supplier quotations and purchasing activities
Assist with project costing and quote preparation
Track customer enquiries and project requests
Provide administrative support to project and engineering teams
Monitor project progress and system data accuracy
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys coordinating multiple activities, communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, and bringing structure to a fast-paced project environment.
Essential Experience
Experience in project coordination, R&D, administration, or operations support
Aerospace, defence, motorsport, or advanced manufacturing exposure
Experience using ERP, MRP, or similar business systems
Strong Microsoft 365 skills
Manufacturing, engineering, or technical industry experience
Skills & Attributes
Highly organised and detail-oriented
Able to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication skills
Confident working across teams
Proactive and solution-focused
Strong IT and reporting skills
Eager to learn and develop
Additional Information
Permanent position office-based in Banbury, Oxfordshire
Full-time role working on-site
Clear progression pathway into project management
Full right to work in the UK required