Project Coordinator

Project Co-ordinator

A property and construction consultancy based in Hatfield is seeking a bright and organised individual to coordinate projects, cover administration tasks, and generally assist one of the in-house teams of chartered surveyors and project managers.

The role would suit somebody local to Hatfield who is perhaps looking for their second role within administration and project coordination.

Over the longer term, if you are interested in a career as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Manager, this is a perfect opportunity. This consultancy is extremely supportive of career development and will cover costs and time required to fully train up to those positions.

The work is varied and interesting - including construction projects for leading retailers, airports and shopping centres - in a team driven, welcoming and professional environment.

The role of Project Co-ordinator:

The successful Project Co-ordinator will support the in-house Projects team, which operate in a friendly, fast paced, professional environment. The initial role would be to support the transport projects teams, working within a group of 8 colleagues.

This is an office-based role 5 days per week with an early finish on Friday.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processing financial submissions from contractors
• Preparing and issuing certificates for payment
• Running cost tracking software
• Final accounts, including tracking and issuing weekly cost reports
• Quote requests / quote checks / processing orders
• Processing cost variations - checking sums / rates
• Setting up scoping documents
• Setting up analysis documents
• Assisting with commercial activities from conception to final account
• Managing and monitoring budgets

The Project Co-ordinator:

The successful Project Co-ordinator may be a graduate with a year or two of office experience - especially if a graduate in quantity surveying, construction management or similar - or you may be an experienced office administrator, especially if strong on numbers/finances.

You will be bright, energetic and an excellent team player who is willing to assist colleagues in an array of tasks, both scheduled and ad hoc.

• Strong Excel skills, ideally day-to day experience
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and numerical skills
• Good IT and computer literacy
• Organisation and time management skills
• Able to work with all levels of the organisation
• A degree is advantageous, especially one in a related subject such as quantity surveying, project management or business.
• Must live within easy commute of Hatfield (train station very nearby)

In Return?

• 26,000 - 30,000 salary depending on experience
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Excellent training and development including costs for external courses
• Swift and clear career progression
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

Apply today to avoid missing out on this rare opportunity or contact Tom Harrison at Foster & May for more details.

Ref: TH516

Project Co-ordinator / Project manager / Quantity Surveyor / Administrator / Construction / Property / Hatfield /