At SNC Mission Systems UK we provide tailored mission systems integration and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for the UK Government and its allies.
Our unique strength is our mission partner approach delivered by people who have first-hand operational experience. We understand the challenges you face, have the know-how to overcome them and work with you to succeed.
Operating for over a decade, we deliver cutting-edge capabilities from open-source intelligence (OSINT) to uncrewed surface vessels and high-altitude one-way effectors that deliver true interoperability across all security levels. With our in-house R&D team, BabelwX®, we deliver innovation at scale and pace.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of SNC, we also leverage their extensive heritage in innovation and advanced technologies to offer solutions of the highest standard and for any circumstance – peacetime or battlefield.
Role
As a Project Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of multiple projects across the business, helping ensure activities are effectively coordinated, tracked, and delivered in line with project objectives.
Working closely with Project Managers, engineering teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders, you will support project planning, governance, reporting, risk management, and resource coordination across a varied and fast-paced project portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to further develop a career in project delivery within the defence sector.
The Project Coordinator will report to the Project Manager.
Key responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple projects across the business.
- Maintain and update project plans, schedules, RAID logs, action trackers, and project documentation.
- Monitor project progress and support the tracking of milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and track actions through to completion.
- Support project governance activities, including reporting and status updates for internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Assist with risk, issue, and change management activities across projects.
- Coordinate resources and support project teams to ensure delivery against agreed timelines.
- Support financial tracking activities, including monitoring budgets, purchase orders, and project spend.
- Act as a central coordination point between project teams, suppliers, customers, and wider business functions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and ways of working.
Person specification
Qualifications & experience
- Previous experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Support, PMO, or similar project delivery role.
- Experience working within defence, engineering, technical, aerospace, or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous.
- Understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
- Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, Primavera P6, or similar.
- APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent is desirable.
- Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects within a fast-paced environment.
Skills & abilities
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in project tracking and documentation.
- Proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Good analytical and reporting capability.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing project requirements and priorities.
Additional information
Competitive salary depending on experience.
Benefits: Excellent benefits package - Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, Holiday entitlement, 28 per year plus public holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Pension Scheme through Scottish Widows, EAP Scheme via TELUS, Private Medical Scheme with BUPA, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Bike to Work scheme through Cycle scheme, Performance and Pro rata related bonus up to 10%
Work schedule: Full-time role based in St Athan with occasional travel to business and customer sites, as well as the United States.
Professional development: SNC MS UK provides ample opportunities for training and development, working on cutting-edge technologies and projects.
Support for Armed Forces: SNC MS UK is a proud Armed Forces Covenant member and offers 15 days paid leave for reservists and 5 days paid leave for Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers.
Please be aware that many roles at SNC MS UK are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
