Engineering Coordinator

At Leonardo, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Systems Engineering Department as an Engineering Coordinator and to play an integral role in supporting activities across engineering.  

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems. 

As an Engineering Coordinator you will work closely with the Systems Function team and use your skills and experience to carry out administrative activities and support to the people working within the growing department.  

The types of activities to be performed include: 

• Support recruitment activities, such as the onboarding process for engineering new starts, tracking candidates, and confirming start dates 

• Engage with multi discipline teams to understand supply and demand 

• Coordinate data to support areas such as utilisation and headcount management  

• Tracking the monthly financial movement within the department, identifying and investigating anomalies 

• Organise training requirements for the department and work with Learning & Development to book external training and conferences. 

• Act as point of contact for the function for those requiring administration support for timesheets, travel, expenses, absences, etc. 

• Assist with the organisation of departmental communications, briefings and events 

• Track and coordinate desks moves within the office floors to support co-location of teams 

• Work alongside the Systems Function Lead and other Functional Coordinators to deliver our Early Careers campaign. 

This is a varied role providing you with exposure across multi discipline areas of engineering teams. You will develop relationships with key internal teams including, Functional and Engineering Management, Projects, HR, Recruitment, Security, IT and Finance, as well as external suppliers. It provides an opportunity to gain invaluable experience and understanding of the business.  

What you’ll bring 

• Comprehensive administrative / coordination experience in a busy environment 

• You will be comfortable engaging with internal and external stakeholders across multi-functional teams. 

• You will be a competent user of Microsoft packages in particular Excel and PowerPoint.  

• You will have strong organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to achieve results. 

• Ability to work on own initiative against a variety of competing priorities, whilst maintaining accuracy 

• Self-motivation with an aptitude for problem solving and driving issues to conclusion 

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.  

Security Clearance 

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting 

Why join us 

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. 

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. 

• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. 

• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).  

• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. 

• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. 

• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. 

• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. 

• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. 

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. 

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.  

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. 

Be part of something bigger - apply now! 

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