Project Coordinator

Company description:

SGB

Job description:

Project Coordinator 

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

You are passionate about driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system, with the relevant knowledge and experience in coordinating projects to be part of the journey in preparing Scania for the future. ZEHID (Zero Emission HGV and infrastructure Demonstration) is a Government competition, providing funding for zero emission vehicles and infrastructure. The main responsibility of the project Coordinator is to act as the first point of contact for ZEHID queries from Innovate UK, internal stakeholders, and external bodies, providing a single point of contact that coordinates the delivery of agreed electric vehicles as part of the ZEHID programme, as well as coordinating other requests for related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work across SGB Sales function and the factory to secure and deliver Scania vehicles to meet ZEHID demand.
• Manage the governance required to remain compliant with the ZEHID programme, including claiming costs via the Innovate UK portal.
• Manage all other ZEHID-related activities including managing the dedicated email inbox and providing communication updates to the wider team.
• Manage the administration of ZEHID contracts manually, ensuring that funds are drawn down effectively.

MEET THE MANAGER

Louis is looking for someone to who has a “can-do” approach, willing to throw themselves into the role and add value to the team.  You will have experience in project management/coordination with the courage to challenge internal and external stakeholders.

Quote from the manager “Having been with Scania for just over a year now, I love the scope and sheer variety from day to day. Scania is at the forefront of an exciting time for our industry and there is plenty of opportunity to make a real difference”.

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package.  We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

At Scania we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation. 

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs.  For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.

Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.