Job Description

Trainee Project Co-ordinator / Graduate Engineer

Location: Easter Ross

Contract Type: Ongoing Contract

Our client, a leading global technology provider to the traditional and new energies industry, delivering fully integrated projects, products and services, is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Trainee Project Co-ordinator / Graduate Engineer to join their team in Easter Ross.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the coordination and execution of complex subsea and offshore construction projects while working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role offers an excellent entry point into the energy sector, with strong potential for long-term career progression. You will support the delivery of multi-million-pound projects and begin your journey toward becoming a skilled Project Co-ordinator within a world-class engineering environment.

The Role

As a Trainee Project Co-ordinator, you will work closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to support the successful planning and execution of major engineering and energy projects. You will assist with project scheduling, documentation, reporting and coordination activities across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Project Managers in tracking project milestones and monitoring daily progress

Assist with managing project schedules, forecasting production and coordinating simultaneous projects

Learn and use project management software to maintain timelines and support execution strategies

Support the management of scope changes, client requests and variation orders

Coordinate communication between engineering, commercial teams, subcontractors and other departments

Prepare, review, and maintain tender documentation and project reports

Ensure resource alignment and support effective manning levels across projects

Contribute to the successful delivery of complex subsea and offshore construction projects 

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (BSc/BEng) in Engineering, Energy, Science or a related discipline

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Interest or familiarity with the energy, oil & gas, offshore, or energy transition sectors

Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced team environment 

What’s on Offer:

Opportunity to work on high-profile, multi-million-pound offshore engineering projects

Hands-on training and mentoring from experienced industry professionals

Exposure to large-scale subsea and offshore operations

Excellent career development and progression opportunities within the energy sector

Collaborative and dynamic working environment 

If you are a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to launch your career in project coordination within the energy industry, we would love to hear from you.

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