Project Coordinator - Farnborough

Project Coordinator

Based in Farnborough

Salary £25k -£30k (depending on experience)

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5:30pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Coordinator to join this growing technology organisation. We’re looking for someone who is a strong administrator ideally with some project experience (from any sector although technology would be desirable), with strong MS Excel skills. Experience including budgeting, reporting and internal / external communications is desirable.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the coordination of project activities, including change management, ensuring timely and on-budget completion of project deliverables meeting client scope and quality requirements
• Review and acquire a thorough knowledge of contract documents for each assigned project including, but not limited to project scopes of work, bid drawings and specifications, contract, subcontractor scopes of work, and construction schedules.
• Understand project schedule and assist in coordination of appropriate resource scheduling for all required project tasks.
• Attend external project kick-off meetings with all necessary external stakeholders as well as applicable internal resources as required.
• Assist / facilitate internal and external project communication and documentation by keeping accurate files and records of project status and activities.
• Respond to communications from customers regarding problems or concerns in a timely and professional manner as directed.
• Understand / compile job progress reports. Raise any issues to Project/Office Management for proper escalation.
• Review daily site progress reports from lead technicians and respond to needs identified.
• Facilitate ordering of equipment and materials for projects after engineering approval.
• Assist in the management of equipment distribution and shipping through pick ticketing, packing slip and sign off process requirements.
• Ensure all closeout/as-built documentation is created and stored in proper location for service and/or future office reference.
• Maintain and develop strong relationship with customers with direct interaction with focus on improving customers’ perception of on time delivery, quality, responsiveness, problem solving and service.
• Achieve project results to satisfy customer requirements
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Candidate requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Microsoft Project and Adobe Acrobat.
• Effectively manage tasks and resources to meet project objectives.
• Self-starter capable of working independently and ensuring to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities.
• Demonstrate time management skills with attention to detail.
• Valid Driver’s License