Project Coordinator

Abingdon, Oxfordshire | £29,000 - £35,000 | Full-Time | Permanent

Love bringing order to complexity?

Are you the person who colour-codes spreadsheets for fun, spots errors others miss, and quietly keeps everything running behind the scenes?

Do you have a background in engineering, science, project coordination or administration? Are you confident working with Excel, analysing data, creating reports and presenting information clearly? Looking for a role where you can develop your project management skills while working on cutting-edge technology?

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

Join a business shaping the future of semiconductor technology

At Infinitesima, we're developing advanced metrology systems used by leading semiconductor manufacturers around the world. Based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, we're a team of more than 100 talented people pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation.

Backed by global investors, including Applied Ventures, we're scaling rapidly and looking for organised, proactive people who want to grow with us.

What you'll get

Salary: £29,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

Benefits include:

Annual bonus
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Generous EMI share scheme
Career development opportunities within a growing technology company

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to build a strong foundation in project management within a fast-paced engineering environment.

Working within our Project Management Office (PMO), you'll play a key role in ensuring project information remains organised, accurate and accessible. By keeping projects running smoothly behind the scenes, you'll enable engineers, scientists and project leaders to focus on delivery.

You'll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle while developing valuable skills in project coordination, stakeholder management, reporting and business operations.

What you'll be doing

Keep projects organised

Maintain documentation and folder structures across 50+ active projects
Ensure project information is accurate, accessible and audit-ready
Establish administrative frameworks for new projects

Turn data into insight

Build and maintain project reports and dashboards using Excel
Analyse project performance data and track key metrics
Produce clear, professional reports and presentations for stakeholders

Support project delivery

Monitor milestones and project deadlines
Proactively follow up with team members to keep activities on track
Track smaller work packages using established tools and templates

Work across the business

Support Project Leads with reporting and presentation materials
Act as a central point of contact for project information
Help ensure documentation and communication flow effectively across teams

What we're looking for

Essential

A degree, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science, Business, Project Management or a related discipline
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and data analysis
Strong organisational and administrative capability
Excellent attention to detail
Clear written and verbal communication skills
A proactive, self-starting approach to work
Confidence working with multiple priorities in a busy environment
Experience using document management systems such as SharePoint or Confluence
An understanding of how projects move from initiation through to completion
Strong listening skills and the ability to quickly understand requirements

Nice to have

Experience creating management or executive-level presentations
Knowledge of Excel Macros, Power Query or data visualisation tools
Experience using MS Project, Jira or similar project management software
Previous project coordination or project administration experience

Why this role stands out

This isn't a traditional administration role.

You'll work alongside engineers, scientists and project professionals on technology that's helping shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing. You'll gain exposure to complex technical projects, learn how high-performing project teams operate, and develop skills that can open doors into project management, programme management or business operations.

For someone organised, curious and eager to learn, it's a brilliant opportunity to grow your career in a genuinely innovative environment.

A bit about us:

Infinitesima is a privately owned company founded in 2001, as a spin-out of the University of Bristol, by CTO Professor Andrew Humphris. Our dynamic team of scientists and engineers is focussed on enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices through delivery of innovative products to customers around the world.

Our strength lies in the varied perspectives that come from different cultures, experiences, and identities. We believe that true innovation is fuelled by collaboration, locally and globally. We strive to foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully and thrive. If you require adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know, we’ll do our best to support you.

Note to recruitment agencies: Infinitesima Ltd only works with approved agencies and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not submit candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Infinitesima Ltd employees. Infinitesima Ltd is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

A note on how we run interviews:
We use AI only to transcribe our interviews so we can focus fully on you instead of scribbling notes. The AI does not take part in any decision making at any stage. All hiring decisions are made by real humans based on the conversation we have with you.

Location and work pattern:

All of our UK team members are asked to work on site here at Abingdon during their first three months with us. We offer flexible, hybrid working where possible upon completion of probation.

Project Co-Ordinator