Works Coordinator

Cumbria

A large electrical engineering business based in Kendal are looking for a Works Coordinator to join their team. The business works across electrical, fire and security, testing and inspection, control systems and automation and data.

Works Coordinator - Responsibilities would include:

• Be a point of contact in the office for both new and existing customers.
• Assist the Engineering Operations Director with the organisational/operational element of the company, including assisting with the planning/allocation of labour resources and the scheduling of workloads.
• Producing health & safety documentation ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Producing technical documentation (cable schedules, component data sheets, etc).
• Delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Liaising with customer to develop and propose engineering and installation solutions to customer requirements
• Ordering materials and checking they are correct for site.
• Attending site progress meetings and client meetings as required.
• Assisting with site commercial & technical queries.
• Preparing quotes for any additional work.
• Ensuring all site documentation is being completed (test sheets, point of work risk assessments, electrical permits).
• Issuing final documents (drawings, certificates, O&M manuals).
• Working with the NICEIC qualifying supervisors to ensure the installations are installed to the relevant standards.
• Assist with tender packages and the production of quotations during busy periods

Works Coordinator – Person Requirements:

• At least five years relevant professional experience in an electrical or electrical engineering role.
• The ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Health and safety awareness and the ability to produce method statements and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The confidence and ability to work unsupervised.
• An appetite to learn new skills and systems.
• The ability to work well within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Competence in the use of IT with knowledge of Microsoft products
• Previous experience in a management position or similar role.
• Knowledge or experience in any of the following: Pump control systems, control panel building/modifications, production of electrical CAD drawings, machine safety systems, PLC & HMI systems.
• Electrical Engineering Qualifications.