Overview
Project Coordinator (Rail / Engineering) to support rail refurbishment and maintenance projects. This role involves project coordination, data reporting, client liaison, quality assurance, and site-based operations within an engineering environment.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Project Support Officer, Operations Coordinator, Site Coordinator, Project Administrator
Details
Salary: £35,000 per annum + Benefits
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract (until End October 2027)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours across 5 days (flexibility required to work occasional weekend or night shift)
Responsibilities
- Project Coordination and Tracking: Maintain daily trackers to ensure real-time visibility of project progress
- Data Entry and Reporting: Manage project data using spreadsheets, digital forms, and reporting systems
- Timesheet Management: Accurately track and log staff hours per unit, ensuring timely submission
- Client Liaison and Communication: Handle client queries and escalations, providing effective on-site solutions
- Meeting Coordination: Attend and contribute to weekly project meetings, providing updates on progress
- Quality Control and Inspection: Conduct film thickness testing and quality checks in line with engineering standards
- Compliance and Documentation: Maintain accurate records including paint batch traceability and audit data
- Stock Control and Inventory Management: Monitor paint, materials, and sundries, coordinating replenishment
- Equipment and Asset Checks: Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and operational
- Team Support and Coordination: Support site teams, ensuring adherence to processes, safety, and project standards
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience in project coordination, operations, or administration within rail, engineering, or industrial environments
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with experience in data management, reporting, and record keeping
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with client-facing experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, and digital reporting systems
- Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
- Knowledge of health and safety practices within a site-based or engineering environment
Desirable
- Experience with coating inspection, film thickness testing, or paint systems
- Familiarity with quality assurance and compliance standards within engineering or rail maintenance
- Experience using Zoho or similar CRM or digital reporting systems
- Understanding of rail industry operations, maintenance, or refurbishment projects
- Experience supporting production planning or resource coordination
Equal Opportunity
The company is an equal opportunities employer
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