Project Coordinator/Junior Project Manager - Engineering

Ridgway Machine is a specialist engineering and manufacturing business delivering complex, design-build equipment to customers worldwide. Known for quality and innovation, we deliver high-spec projects globally with precision and reliability.

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a Project Coordinator to join our close-knit Leicester team. You’ll join a small, tight-knit team in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. This is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, solving problems, and working collaboratively to deliver results.

Why Join Ridgway Machine?

• Clear progression into a Project Manager role
• Work on complex, high-value engineering projects
• Exposure to global operations and international customers
• Collaborative, supportive team with direct leadership access
• Varied, hands-on role with real responsibility and impact

The Role

This is a brand-new opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of multiple engineering projects.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you’ll help coordinate activity across design, procurement, manufacturing, and international logistics—ensuring projects move forward smoothly and efficiently.

You’ll be at the centre of project activity, bringing structure, organisation, and clear communication to a fast-paced environment with 20+ live projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the coordination and tracking of multiple concurrent projects
• Managing timelines, milestones, and delivery progress
• Acting as the link between Design, Procurement, Assembly, Shipping, Installation and Commissioning teams
• Ensuring design drawings are issued on time and procurement stays on schedule
• Working alongside the design department to support CE / UKCA documentation
• Coordinating shipping, export documentation, and logistics
• Raising commercial invoices and supporting international deliveries
• Working with QA to help manage parts rejections and quality issues
• Maintaining project documentation, tracking tools, and reports
• Communicating updates, risks, and progress to stakeholders

Requirements

Essential

• Background in engineering
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Good communication skills and ability to work across different teams
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take ownership
• An intermediate knowledge of MS office including Word and Excel

Note: You do not need prior experience as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager—we’re open to candidates looking to transition into project-based work from an engineering environment.

Desirable

• Exposure to project coordination, planning, or scheduling
• Familiarity with MS Project or similar tools
• Experience with export/logistics documentation
• Project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, CAPM)

Career Progression

You’ll work closely with an experienced Project Manager, gaining hands-on exposure across the full project lifecycle—from design and procurement through to delivery and international shipping.

As you build capability and confidence, you’ll have the opportunity to progress into a Project Manager role.

Interested?

Apply now and take the next step in your career—whether you’re coming from an engineering role or already building experience in project coordination.

Benefits

• 37.5 hour working week, Friday finish at 1.30pm for production teams
• Free parking
• 25 days paid annual leave (includes 3 days for Christmas shut down) plus 8 days paid public holidays
• Company Bonus scheme
• Stakeholder Pension
• Family friendly policies
• Training and Personal Development
• Some onward International Travel Opportunities
• Complementary corporate work wear
• Relocation Assistance

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy

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Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with Ridgway Machines and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.