Technical Subcontract & Supply Chain Coordinator
New Yesterday
Location: UK (some travel as required)
Sector: Maritime Engineering – Specialist Equipment Supply
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Are you experienced in engineering, supply chain coordination, or subcontract management within the shipbuilding or marine engineering sectors? Our client, a leading equipment supplier into major naval and commercial shipbuilding programmes, is looking for a Technical Projects & Supply Chain Coordinator to join them on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing suppliers, coordinating commercial and technical information, and keeping complex engineering projects moving smoothly through the process.
The Role
• Manage existing subcontracts and supplier relationships.
• Prepare and issue RFPs, support bids, and coordinate commercial and technical inputs.
• Track deliverables, documentation and Vendor Furnished Information (VFI).
• Handle change orders, variations, payment milestones and supplier claims.
• Expedite drawings, data, certificates, compliance documents, and equipment.
• Support logistics, import/export administration, and delivery scheduling.
• Work closely with engineering teams to resolve technical questions and maintain progress.
• Coordinate responses to client queries and ensure smooth flow of information.
• Maintain project trackers and highlight risks or delays early.
About You
• Experience in shipbuilding, engineering, defence, or similar technical supply chain environments.
• Strong understanding of procurement, subcontract management or commercial coordination.
• Comfortable reviewing technical information and working with engineering teams.
• Knowledge of import/export processes and logistics administration.
• Highly organised, proactive and confident liaising with multiple suppliers.
• Proactive, detail-driven, and able to take ownership of tasks.
Why Apply?
• Work on high-profile shipbuilding programmes.
• Broad, varied role combining commercial, supply chain and technical coordination.
• Join a well-established organisation with a strong industry reputation.
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- Location:
- Sheffield
- Salary:
- £65,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Logistics;Management