Engineering Coordinator

James Fisher and Sons plc; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services company is seeking an Engineering Coordinator to manage the smooth running of the Engineering function. This role involves coordinating initiatives that shape business success and requires strong analytical and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have a recognized qualification in business studies, experience with ERP and PLM systems, and a technical coordination background. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity for hybrid work based in Aberdeen.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical coordination role is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in generating and maintaining business reports.
• Lean management training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities across the engineering function using lean management principles.
• Generate work orders and ensure budgetary requirements are met.
• Report on engineering system status and ensure deliverables are met.
• Create and deliver business systems reports on engineering performance.

Skills

Technical coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Lean management principles

Education

Recognised qualification in business studies or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

Business reporting systems

Job description

About the Role

Engineering Coordinator

Full-time, Permanent

Westhill, Aberdeen

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Role

We’re looking for an Engineering Coordinator to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our Engineering function, balancing near‑term delivery with long‑term improvement initiatives. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head of Engineering & Innovation and the wider team to monitor performance, drive action, and report on progress, while coordinating initiatives that shape the future success of the business.

You’ll bring an innovative mindset to develop new ways of working, an eye for detail with strong analytical skills, and the ability to produce insightful reports. Excellent communication skills and a team‑oriented approach are essential.

This role will be based out of our Westhill office working on a hybrid basis.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate activities across the engineering function using lean management principles.
• Work order generation, maintenance, analysis and reporting to ensure budgetary requirements are met.
• Report on engineering system status including ECN & PLM to ensure engineering deliverables are met on time and to budget.
• Create and deliver business systems reports on engineering performance.
• Maintain department schedule in conjunction with Engineering Team Lead's / Managers.
• Communicate with other departments to provide visibility of engineering status of tasks that impact other areas of the business.
• Ensure engineering corrective actions are monitored and progressed in line with company policy.
• Prepare and maintain registers as required, including action tracking control and efficient close out of required/overdue actions across the function.
• Compile and maintain technical risk register ensuring actions are closed out in a timely manner.
• Engage in and take ownership of engineering function initiatives that focus on long term success.
• Support generation and maintenance of engineering function strategy.
• Support Leadership team in the Engineering function with coordination activities.
• Create business cases to support approval of initiatives or strategy changes.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, supported by Legal & Compliance and HSEQS departments.

What we’re looking for

• Recognised qualification in business studies or equivalent.
• Lean management training is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in a technical coordination role.
• Experience with ERP, PLM and business reporting systems.
• Experienced in collating, recording and resolving internal and external business queries.
• Experienced in generating and maintaining business reports.

Why join us

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations

About Us

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting‑edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD

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Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.