Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Reports to:

Project Manager

Salary: £28,000-£32,000

Location:

Barnsley Office

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 07:30-16:30 (45 hours per week)

Project Partners are now hiring for an experienced Project Coordinator to come and join an established team, working within the Telecommunications and Utilities industry at their head office based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

Our client is a rapidly growing infrastructure delivery partner operating across the telecommunications, utilities and power sectors throughout the UK. They specialise in delivering end-to-end network infrastructure, including survey, design, civils, cable installation, fibre splicing, testing, reinstatement and project management.

The Role

The Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting the successful planning, coordination and delivery of multiple infrastructure projects from mobilisation through to completion.

Working closely with Project Managers, Field Delivery Managers, Supervisors, clients and subcontractors, the Project Coordinator will ensure that works are fully planned, resources are available, documentation is complete, client requirements are met and project information is accurately maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

* Coordinate multiple live projects simultaneously.

* Support Project Managers with day-to-day project delivery.

* Monitor project progress against programme.

* Assist with mobilisation of new projects.

* Coordinate project documentation throughout delivery.

* Maintain accurate project records.

* Ensure project trackers are updated daily.

* Monitor project milestones and key deliverables.

* Escalate risks and delays promptly.

Client Liaison

* Act as a key point of contact for allocated clients.

* Attend client meetings where required.

* Produce project updates and progress reports.

* Build strong working relationships with clients.

* Ensure client deliverables are achieved.

* Respond professionally to client enquiries.

Operational Support

* Coordinate labour and subcontractor requirements.

* Liaise with Field Delivery Managers regarding work allocation.

* Assist with scheduling field teams.

* Monitor resource utilisation.

* Coordinate access requirements.

* Arrange permits and supporting documentation where applicable.

* Ensure works are correctly handed over between departments.

Commercial Support

* Assist with monitoring project budgets.

* Track completed works against programme.

* Support variation management.

* Assist with purchase orders.

* Support invoice validation.

* Monitor commercial performance against KPIs.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain and control project documentation including:

- Job packs

- Risk Assessments

- Method Statements

- Street Works documentation

- Client documentation

- Handover packs

- Quality records

- Permit information

- Completion packs

- As-built information

Ensure documentation remains accurate and audit ready throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Experience

- Previous experience within project coordination or project administration.

- Experience with in Telecommunications, Utilities, Civils or Infrastructure.

- Excellent organisational skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Strong communication skills.

- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

- Experience using Excel at an intermediate level.

- Experience working within fast-paced operational environments.

- Strong attention to detail.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Desirable Experience

- Openreach or PIA delivery experience.

- Connect Fibre, City Fibre or Virgin Media experience.

- Experience using project management software.

- Understanding of Street Works.

- Knowledge of NRSWA processes.

- Experience coordinating subcontractors.

- Understanding of NEC/JCT contracts.

- Understanding of fibre network delivery