Assistant Project Co-ordinator

United Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in Warrington is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Project Delivery Team. The role involves advising on customer and third-party operations while managing project communications. You will coordinate meetings, prepare documentation and ensure project activities run smoothly. Ideal candidates will thrive in a hybrid work environment and contribute to various lower complexity projects. Core benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 26 days

Competitive pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym and wellness discounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Flexible benefits options

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to ensure customer and third-party issues are resolved.
• Advise the Delivery Manager on coordination of operations.
• Assist in the delivery of various small projects.

Job description

About us

Salary: £37,260

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Role Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Hours: 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

About the role

To provide advice, guidance, and support to the Project Delivery Team to ensure that any potential customer and third-party issues are identified and resolved.

You will be the focal point for advising the Delivery Manager and project team on the coordination of customer and third-party operations (e.g. network rail and power supply).

You will work with both internal and external stakeholders to assist in the delivery of a variety of small and lower complexity projects

What you will be doing

• Keeping day to day project and programme activity running like clockwork
• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, presentations and briefing packs
• Managing project communication systems and data sources
• Pulling together information from multiple teams to create clear, accurate reports
• Supporting the development and maintenance of project documentation
• Staying connected with team members to track progress and keep momentum
• Pitching in with ad hoc tasks that help the team deliver successfully