Details:
- Salary: £25,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: L1 Liverpool Merseyside
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Project Coordinator
Liverpool
Permanent role
£25,000 - £30,000
DATS is seeking a highly skilled Project Coordinator to join our client, a renowned leader in Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) engineering with over 20 years of expertise. With a stellar track record across diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, housing, retail, and leisure, our client is a trusted partner for delivering exceptional results.
In this exciting role, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary of £25,000 to £35,000 per annum, commensurate with your experience and qualifications.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Support the management of a portfolio of projects across the business.
* Collaborate closely with internal teams and design/build partners to ensure plans are updated and reports reflect progress within the reporting cycle.
* Provide administrative support for procurement activities, including drafting purchase orders, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
* Oversee the logistics and scheduling of on-site activities.
* Track and account for project deliveries.
* Support the development of timely and accurate cost, value, and progress data.
* Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and effectively resolve any procurement-related issues or discrepancies, escalating when necessary.
* Monitor and review supplier performance on metrics such as ability, delivery, quality, cost, and lead times.
* Issue notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales.
* Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers to maintain optimal stock levels.
* Work with the engineering team to manage project bill of materials.
* Ensure action plans are developed and executed to meet targets.
* Deliver a weekly procurement report to department heads.
* Organise and manage project documentation, files, and records.
* Assist with the preparation of reports, agendas, and other project materials.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address project-related inquiries.
* Streamline workflows and automation processes.
* Support the assessment, review, and mitigation of project risks, and prepare a risk and opportunity register.
* Facilitate lessons learned exercises at various stages of the project lifecycle.
* Support the development and maintenance of Health & Safety documentation.
* Ensure project governance and associated documentation are kept current and drive project delivery.
* Identify, evaluate, and implement contracts/tenders.
* Understand business needs to inform purchasing decisions and opportunities.
* Forecast future demand for goods, services, and purchase requisitions.
* Devise initiatives to drive procurement performance.
Essential Skills:
2+ years of experience as an administrative assistant, project coordinator, or procurement officer.
Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
Familiarity with project management principles, purchase orders, and basic bookkeeping.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with various stakeholders, suppliers, and internal departments.
Understanding of the importance of quality and control.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with contract terms and conditions.
Familiarity with the construction industry.
Experience supporting project management activities.
Knowledge of project management software and tools