Hire Projects Controller

Your Company: NET Recruit are delighted to be partnering with a leading engineering and technical services organisation who are seeking a Hire Projects Controller to join their team in a full-time, permanent capacity based in Southampton. This organisation has built an excellent reputation for delivering specialist HVAC, process cooling and engineering solutions to customers across a wide range of commercial and industrial sectors. Known for their commitment to technical excellence, outstanding customer service and operational efficiency, they continue to invest in both their people and technology to support continued growth. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating hire projects from initial order through to completion, ensuring customers receive an exceptional service while working closely with sales teams, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and commercially minded individual looking to develop their career within a fast-paced engineering environment.Your Roles and Responsibilities:While in this position your duties may include but will not be limited to:\n

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• Managing hire projects from order confirmation through to successful completion, ensuring all deadlines and customer expectations are met
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• Procuring equipment, materials and subcontractor services required to support customer projects
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• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of contact throughout each project
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• Coordinating project activities with service engineers, technicians and sales teams to ensure smooth project delivery
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• Providing regular progress updates to customers while managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle
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• Scheduling equipment, resources and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
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• Monitoring project costs, budgets and financial performance to maximise profitability and maintain commercial control
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• Communicating technical project information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and service delivery
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• Maintaining accurate project documentation and ensuring all administrative tasks are completed efficiently
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What You Will Need to Apply: The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience working within project coordination, project administration, hire desk, service coordination or a similar operational role, ideally within an engineering, HVAC, manufacturing or technical services environment. Applicants should possess excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to liaise effectively with customers, suppliers, engineers and internal stakeholders at all levels. The ability to explain technical information clearly to non-technical audiences will be highly beneficial. Previous experience within project engineering, equipment hire or manufacturing environments would be advantageous, as would an engineering qualification or technical background. The successful individual will be proactive, adaptable and commercially aware, with excellent problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused approach. They will be confident working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team and possess strong Microsoft Office skills.What You Will Get in Return: For the successful candidate, a salary of up to £34,000 per annum will be offered, dependent upon experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, healthcare, life insurance, wellbeing initiatives and access to ongoing learning and development opportunities. The successful candidate will also benefit from a structured induction programme, continuous professional development and the opportunity to play a key role within a supportive and growing organisation. This role presents an excellent opportunity to join a business that values collaboration, innovation and customer excellence, offering genuine career progression within a dynamic engineering environment where your contribution will have a direct impact on business success.To find out more information on this exciting opportunity. please reach out to:Suzi Kocovska - Recruitment PartnerM: 07743 971752E: