Project Coordinator Contract Jobs in Edinburgh
Project Coordinator - UK
Posted 4 days ago by 83zero Limited
The role of Project Coordinator / Project Controller involves supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security proj...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant Strategic Projects
Posted 4 days ago by Edinburgh Napier University
The Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant for Strategic Projects will spearhead recruitment efforts for a significant tra...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant Strategic Projects
Posted 5 days ago by Edinburgh Napier University
The Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant for Strategic Projects will lead recruitment efforts for a significant transfor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Edinburgh, Midlothian
Interim Accountant - Public Sector
Posted 5 days ago by Grant Thornton UK
The role of Interim Accountant at Grant Thornton involves providing strategic and project-focused accounting services wi...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
HSE Manager
Posted 6 days ago by Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
The HSE Manager will oversee Health, Safety, and Environmental activities related to the turbine package on a one-month...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Scotland; Glasgow; Edinburgh; Aberdeen; Perth; Dundee; Paisley; Inverness; Falkirk; Fife; Stirling
Project Coordinator
Posted 6 days ago by 83zero Limited
The Project Coordinator / Project Controller role is focused on supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security pr...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Risk Analyst
Posted 1 week ago by Leonardo UK Ltd
The Risk Analyst role at Leonardo UK involves supporting the development and delivery of the Enterprise Risk Management...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Scotland; Glasgow; Edinburgh; Aberdeen; Perth; Dundee; Paisley; Inverness; Falkirk; Fife; Stirling
Project Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Morson Edge
The role of Project Manager (Business Transformation) involves leading the delivery of two strategic projects aimed at e...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Payroll Change & Improvement Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Oakleaf Partnership
The Payroll Change & Improvement Manager will oversee payroll transformation initiatives on a 9-month contract, focusing...
- Rate £850 per day
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Scotland; Glasgow; Edinburgh; Aberdeen; Perth; Dundee; Paisley; Inverness; Falkirk; Fife; Stirling
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About Our Project Coordinator Contract Roles in Edinburgh
What does a project coordinator contractor do?
As a contract Project Coordinator, you are hired to support the delivery of projects and programmes by managing the coordination tasks that ensure workstreams, resources, and stakeholders stay aligned throughout the project lifecycle. The role sits between Project Administrator and Project Manager in terms of responsibility, with Project Coordinators taking a more active role in tracking deliverables, managing dependencies, coordinating resources across workstreams, and acting as a central point of contact for project communications and status tracking. Project Coordinators are brought in to provide additional support capacity on large programmes, to coordinate specific workstreams within a wider delivery structure, or to manage the coordination of a defined project where a full Project Manager is not required.
What sets strong Project Coordinator contractors apart is build on the administrative foundation of project support with greater involvement in active project management processes. Experience maintaining project plans and tracking progress against milestones, managing project risks and issues at an operational level, coordinating between internal teams and external suppliers, and producing clear project status communications is expected. Proficiency in project management tools including Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or equivalent platforms is widely expected. The ability to flag emerging delivery risks clearly to the Project Manager, to chase actions and dependencies without being directed to do so, and to keep the project communication infrastructure running smoothly under pressure is the hallmark of a strong Project Coordinator contractor. PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent is well regarded and often a minimum expectation for Project Coordinator roles on larger programmes.
What is the market like for project coordinator contractors?
The Project Coordinator contract market is a high-volume and active market across all sectors where significant project activity creates demand for coordination support. Technology implementation programmes, construction and infrastructure delivery, and large change management programmes are among the most consistent sources of Project Coordinator contract demand. The market is competitive given the supply of candidates with project coordination experience, but contractors who combine strong organisational skills with sector-specific knowledge, proficiency in specific project management platforms, or a clear pathway towards the Project Manager level through PRINCE2 or APM qualification are in a stronger commercial position. Rates sit above Project Administrator level to reflect the more active delivery coordination responsibility of the role.
What is the contracting market like in Edinburgh?
As the UK's second largest financial centre by assets under management, Edinburgh generates deep and recurring demand for technology, change, risk, actuarial, and regulatory contractors from its concentration of asset managers, insurers, banks, and investment firms. Scottish Government departments and agencies headquartered in the city add a public sector dimension covering digital delivery, policy implementation, and programme management. A growing fintech community draws on Edinburgh's strong university talent pipeline to feed both permanent and contract hiring. Financial services roles requiring niche expertise can command rates that match or exceed those seen elsewhere in the UK, and the city's quality of life continues to attract contractors willing to relocate from London for comparable earnings in a more manageable environment.
How much do project coordinator contractors usually earn in Edinburgh?
Contract rates for project coordinator roles in Edinburgh typically range from £250 to £450 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many project coordinator vacancies in Edinburgh are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 project coordinator contract roles across the site, with Edinburgh maintaining steady volume. Data reviewed up to June 2026.