Junior Engineering Project Coordinator
hace 8 horas
Gateshead
Junior Design Project Coordinator (Junior Engineer/ Apprenticeship Opportunity) Are you a junior engineer, school leaver, or apprentice looking to build a career in design, coordination, and technical engineering environments? We’re working with a well-established international engineering business specialising in building services, HVAC systems, and technical product design. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced design and project team, where you’ll gain hands-on experience, training, and exposure to real engineering projects. What you’ll be doing As a Junior Design Project Coordinator, you’ll support the full lifecycle of engineering design projects, helping deliver high-quality technical solutions to customers. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting the end-to-end design process from concept through to completion, • Assisting with engineering designs, technical drawings, and project quotations, • Producing and updating specifications (spec breaks) and documentation, • Working closely with customers and internal teams to translate requirements into practical solutions, • Ensuring projects meet building regulations, compliance standards, and customer expectations, • Maintaining accurate project records and documentation (GDPR awareness), • Providing technical and product support to stakeholders, • Supporting senior engineers and project leaders with day-to-day coordination tasks What we’re looking for This role is ideal for someone at the early stages of their engineering career. Essential skills • Strong interest in engineering, design, or construction / building services, • Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Office tools, • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, • High attention to detail and organisation skills, • Positive, motivated attitude with a willingness to learn and develop, • Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment Desirable (but not essential) • Exposure to CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar), • Interest or experience in HVAC systems / mechanical engineering / building services, • Awareness of technical standards (e.g., NHBC or construction regulations), • Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Dynamics 365), • Additional European language skills (a bonus in international environments) Qualifications • NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) / GCSEs (A–C / 9–4)*, • Or currently studying / interested in an engineering apprenticeship, • No extensive experience required – full training provided Why this role? • Perfect entry point for junior engineers / apprentices, • Opportunity to develop CAD, design, and project coordination skills, • Exposure to real engineering projects and international teams, • Structured learning within a supportive technical environment, • Clear pathway for progression in engineering design or project management