Project Coordinator

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Rochester; Kent: Onsite

Salary: Circa £32,000 depending on experience

Who we are: 

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

The Electronic Systems team is responsible for extremely complex and innovative projects, we are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Project Coordinator who will play a key role in ensuring project delivery by coordinating tasks, assisting with planning cycles, and preparing financial and performance updates. You’ll analyse project data, maintain risk and opportunity records, and contribute to key Lifecycle Management (LCM) activities. The position involves organising reviews and meetings, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve issues, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Core duties:

• Assisting the project leadership team in the management of tasks and work packages
• Support the planning, resource and financial monthly update cycle
• Carry out data analysis of the project performance and produce reports for the project leadership team
• Update and report the status of risk and opportunities
• Assist in the project Lifecycle Management (LCM) processes
• Coordinating meetings and reviews with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with multi-discipline team members to drive effective problem solving
• Build strong relationships with the team and key internal and external stakeholders

Essential Skills:

• Awareness of project management fundamentals
• Competent in data gathering and analysis.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• APMQ or similar project management qualification (desirable)
• Competent in Microsoft Project (desirable)
• Project support experience in the Aerospace or Defence industry (desirable)

The Projects Team:

The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defense electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems 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.

Closing Date: 7th April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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