Graduate Project Coordinator

Graduate Project Coordinator
Global Defence Business
30,000- 40,000+ excellent benefits & Company Bonus
We are currently looking for a Graduate Project Coordinator or a Project Coordinator in their first year for a, global defence business based outside of West London. This is a superb opportunity that has genuine scope for fast progression and development into Project Coordinator. The company have an excellent reputation of looking after their people and have some of the most exciting projects now in the defence space.
The role
In this challenging role, you will report directly to the Director of Operations & Projects and after full training, will form a key part of the Project team. Key duties in the Project Coordinator role will include the following;
Be the primary customer contact.
Gathering information to support project controls and reporting.
Monitoring completion of project tasks through frequent communication with all members of the project team and supporting functions.
Problem solving and negotiating priorities through manufacturing through attendance at production planning meetings and regular review.
Preparation and maintenance of project plans maximising use of all available project management tools.
Preparation of work breakdown structures and relevant business system information for contract execution.
Enhancement of an effective team interface between engineering and manufacturing groups.
Preparation of cost to completion analysis and reports and other essential project management information.
The Person
The Project Coordinator will need to be career driven and have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team ethic. Key requirement for the role will include the following:
Customer and business focused.
Good team worker.
Enthusiastic, resilient with drive and motivation.
Persuasive.
Experience of working within a team-based, multidiscipline development environment is essential.
PC and keyboard literate and working knowledge of project management tools, plus working knowledge of IFS or an equivalent ERP system.
Qualifications (Desired):
APM Level 5 (Association for Project Management) qualification is an advantage; training can be provided to work towards this qualification.
SC needed or attainable