Project Coordinator, Blackburn

Description:

Project Coordinator, Blackburn

Position Description

Supporting the design function, by assisting with the delivery of design packages on all projects, on time and within budget. Uphold company standards at all times and conduct duties in a professional manner. Assist with improving company processes, procedures, standards and policies.

Position Role

Assist the Project Leader and/or Design Manager in the management of the design process using commercial, contractual, programme / time awareness and technical expertise.
Assist in the identification, scoping and appointment of external consultants and contractors needed for successful project delivery. Once appointed, manage their design delivery to the agreed quality, maintaining pace with project timescales.
Assist in the Town and Country Planning processes
Assist in planning, chairing and recording meetings. Minuting key progress and decisions, recording actions required, proactively pursuing and enabling the design process to reach a conclusion.
Supporting, understanding and advising other departments as to the requirements and obligations in the development of the design information.
Assisting the design process recognises the current legislation, standards and codes of practice.
Assisting in monitoring that design information is of the right quality following company standards and processes.
Assisting the design team to produce information maintaining pace with project timescales.
Eliminate or reduce health and safety risks in the design.
Eliminate or reduce financial risks during construction process.
Support continuing improvements within the Design Department Documents to facilitate:
Drawing/Document Standards.
3rd Party Appointments
Standard operating procedures
Management of design
Quality Assurance Auditing
Operate in accordance with Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Management Systems and other agreed procedures.
Maintain good relations with internal colleagues, installation and project teams.
Assist in liaising with clients on work related issues.
Support the input of CDM detail within the company's processes and legislation.
Support in the preparation of HAZOP Studies.

Skills

Good forward planner and well organised.
Mechanical / Electrical / Design or technical background is not essential but is advantageous.
Knowledge of a construction project.
Familiarity with RIBA work stages
Knowledge of software including AutoCad
Understanding of BIM (Building Information Modeling).
Excellent communication and people skills.
Excellent motivational and leadership skills.
Work well under pressure.
Ability to present ideas effectively.
Able to evaluate ideas of others.
Attention to detail.
Appreciates each team member's contributions and values each member.
Demonstrates flexibility to daily tasks.
Sets high standards of performance.
Apply feedback received in a positive manner, to improve performance.
Demonstrate solid periods of employment with personal growth and development
Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
A flexible approach to working practices and hours to meet the needs of the role, and a willingness to travel and work away from home
A good level of attendance, with the willingness to travel to other sites within the UK
A full UK driving licenceQualifications

Bachelors/Masters Degree in an engineering discipline or Construction Management or Architecture.
Understands the professional development process and set challenging goals to meet them through continuous learning.
Maintain professional Membership/Chartered status of relevant body.
Minimum two years' experience undertaking similar role