Project Coordinator / Budget Controller

Role Overview

We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Project Coordinator / Budget Controller to join our Engineering Department at our production facility at AMG Chrome.

You will provide project coordination and budgetary control support for capital and development projects, helping ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and timescales.

Key Responsibilities

· Coordinate project activities, maintaining project schedules, milestones, action lists and progress updates.

· Establish, maintain and monitor project budgets, tracking actual and committed expenditure against approved costs.

· Prepare project cost reports, budget summaries, financial forecasts and progress updates.

· Assist with capital expenditure (CAPEX) applications, including quotations, cost estimates and financial justifications.

· Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier quotations, invoices and outstanding commitments.

· Liaise with Engineering, Finance, Procurement, suppliers, contractors and other internal stakeholders.

· Monitor project costs and progress, identifying and escalating budget variances, potential overspend and delays.

· Coordinate project meetings, record minutes and follow up outstanding actions.

· Maintain project documentation, spreadsheets, tracking systems and reporting tools.

· Support project close-out, including final cost reconciliation and completion documentation.

Who We’re Looking For

· Proven experience in project coordination, budget control, project administration, finance administration or a similar role, preferably within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

· Experience monitoring budgets, tracking expenditure, reconciling costs and preparing financial or project progress reports.

· Good understanding of purchase orders, supplier quotations, invoices, committed costs and financial forecasting.

· Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

· Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.

· Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.

· Effective communication and written skills, with the ability to produce accurate reports and liaise with a range of stakeholders.

· A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement, with the ability to work independently.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time role (Monday – Friday) with flexible start and finish times, which can be discussed during the recruitment process.

What We Offer You

· An attractive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependable on experience

· 28 days holiday per annum including statutory days, including flexible bank holidays and a holiday buy scheme

· Generous pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution (age banded)

o Including life assurance at 4x annual salary

· Healthcare scheme (Westfield), including:

o Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

o Westfield Rewards – Access to retail discounts and rewards

· Cycle to Work scheme

· Free onsite parking, including electric vehicle charging points

· Employee volunteering days

· Onsite gym facilities

· Recruitment Referral Bonus scheme

· Free breakfast and fresh fruit

· Multi-faith room

· Branded workwear

· Career development and training opportunities

About AMG Chrome

Based in the busy industrial district in Rotherham, close to Meadowhall Shopping Centre, we are easily accessible via bus routes and have free on-site parking.

AMG Chrome is a customer-focused, technology-driven organisation dedicated to innovation, quality, technical expertise, and rapid response to customer needs. For more than 80 years, AMG Chrome has earned a trusted reputation for reliable delivery of consistently dependable chrome speciality metals, alloys and materials anywhere in the world.

Equality, Diversity and Our Values

AMG is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer:

· We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

· We follow an anonymised recruitment process, removing identifying criteria from CVs in the shortlisting process until the interview stages.

· Should you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Green on 01709 828500

AMG has 5 core values that we practically apply in our day-to-day work

· We act safely

· We create value for our stakeholders

· We respect people

· We protect our planet by enabling CO2 reduction

· We act with integrity

Employment Screening

Please noteall appointments are subject to successful employment screening:

· Right to work checks

· Pre-employment medical including alcohol/substance misuse testing

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• UK visa sponsorship

Experience:

• Project coordination and budget control: 1 year (preferred)
• Worked within in an engineering manufacturing environment: 1 year (preferred)
• Project administration or finance administration: 1 year (preferred)
• Monitoring budgets and Tracking expenditure: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person