Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager (Development Role)
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Perfect for ambitious Project Coordinators ready to step up
Are you ready to move beyond "supporting projects" and start building a real career in project management?
Our client is looking for a driven, organised, and curious Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager to join their growing engineering team. This is a development role designed for someone who wants to progress into a fully-fledged Project Manager over the coming years - with hands-on exposure to the entire project lifecycle, real responsibility, and structured learning along the way.
You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers on exciting engineering projects, from early design through to installation, commissioning, and final handover. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and seeing projects come to life on site, this could be your next big move.
What You'll Be Doing
Project Delivery & Coordination
- Support the delivery of engineering projects from concept to completion - design, planning, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
- Help build and manage project programmes, tracking milestones and keeping everything on schedule.
- Coordinate internal teams (design, engineering, site staff) and external suppliers and subcontractors.
- Prepare client updates and help manage expectations through clear communication.
- Identify risks and issues early and escalate them appropriately.
- Ensure work is delivered to the highest quality, safety, and compliance standards.
- Maintain project documentation, progress reports, and handover packs.
Contracts & Commercial Experience (with real development)
- Gain hands-on exposure to NEC and JCT contracts and real-world contract administration.
- Support preparation of contract documents, variations, and change control records.
- Help ensure compliance with contractual terms and obligations.
- Maintain accurate records of instructions, correspondence, and changes.
- Work with clients, consultants, and internal teams to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
- Learn how to identify and manage contractual risk.
Commercial & Financial Skills (future PM toolkit)
- Support cost control, budgets, forecasts, and final accounts.
- Assist with interim and final valuations and applications for payment.
- Help assess variations, compensation events, and change orders.
- Monitor project costs and report on financial performance.
- Support value engineering and cost analysis to maximise project value.
- Assist with procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, including tenders and bid evaluations.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, or Assistant Project role within engineering or construction.
- Strong organisational and time management skills - you like structure and getting things done.
- Confident communicator who can work with different teams and stakeholders.
- Good working knowledge of MS Project, Excel, or similar tools.
- Understanding of health, safety, and quality standards in engineering projects.
- A genuine desire to learn, grow, and progress into a Project Manager role.
Desirable (but not essential):
- Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar.
- Working towards or interested in professional qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, NEC Accreditation, RICS).
- Exposure to mechanical and electrical engineering projects.
- Experience dealing with clients and subcontractors.
- Full UK driving licence.
Why This Role Is Different
This isn't just a job - it's a career pathway.
You'll gain:
- Structured development towards a Project Manager position
- Mentoring from experienced professionals
- Exposure to both technical delivery and commercial management
- Real responsibility on live projects
- A chance to grow your qualifications and professional status
If you're ambitious, organised, and ready to take the next step in your career, this role will give you the platform to do it.