Project Coordinator

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading turnkey engineering contractor, designing, installing, operating and maintaining environmentally friendly energy generating systems and networks, to recruit a Project Coordinator for its Blackburn site.

The Project Coordinator role comes with a competitive salary DOE + benefits.

This role would suit someone with a background in Building Services, particularly with regards to feasibility studies, design and planning of projects. If you’re a Project Coordinator and are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises internal progression and personal development, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Design Manager you will:

* Oversee design processes for sustainable energy projects and ensure timescales are adhered to.
* Engage external contractors and consultants when needed to aid in project delivery, ensuring quality of work throughout.
* Assist in Town and Country planning processes.
* Facilitate meetings by planning, chairing, and documenting proceedings, ensuring key resolutions are captured and actions are followed up on to drive the design process forward.
* Provide support and guidance to other departments regarding design requirements and obligations.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and codes of practice.
* Ensure design quality meets company standards.
* Work to mitigate health and safety risks in the design and reduce financial risks during construction.
* Improve Design Department standards and procedures.
* Liaise with clients to resolve any project related issues.
* Assist with the preparation of HAZOP studies.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

* Degree in relevant subject such as engineering, architecture, construction management, etc.
* 2+ years experience in a similar position in a relevant industry such as energy or building services.
* Full UK driving license
* Background in Mechanical, Electrical, Design, or technical fields advantageous but not essential.
* Understanding of construction projects and familiarity with RIBA work stages.
* Proficiency in software including AutoCAD and knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM).

Personal skills

The Project Coordinator role would suit someone who is:

* Willing to travel to different sites across the UK when needed.
* Excellent organisational and planning abilities, adept at managing tasks and timelines effectively.
* Exceptional communication, motivational, and leadership skills.
* Demonstrates flexibility in tasks, sets high performance standards, and welcomes feedback for continuous improvement.

Salary and benefits of the Project Coordinator role

* Competitive salary DOE
* Benefits package

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.