Assistant Project Coordinator

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Manchester seeks an Assistant Project Coordinator to support project delivery and resource management. Ideal for recent graduates, this role involves client communication, proposal coordination, and financial tracking within a collaborative environment focused on sustainability and innovative design.

Benefits

24 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Flexible hybrid working model

Paid professional membership

Access to fleet vehicles

Cycle to Work and Technology schemes

Free annual eye tests

Supportive office culture focused on career progression

Qualifications

• Recent graduates preferred for role.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required.
• Interest in sustainability and environmental consultancy valued.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources, tasks, and communications for live projects.
• Maintain project records and assist in preparation of proposals.
• Monitor financials by tracking budgets and milestones.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Degree in Business Studies, Project Management, or a related field

Job description

Our client is a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy based in Manchester, delivering specialist services in ecology, arboriculture, landscape architecture, and green infrastructure. They are hiring for an Assistant Project Coordinator to join their team. The company focuses on biodiversity net gain, sustainable urban design, and innovative landscape planning, working across a wide portfolio of development and infrastructure projects nationwide.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to develop a career in project and resource management within a collaborative, environmentally-driven business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth operations across client communications, proposal coordination, scheduling, and financial tracking. They will join a sociable, growing team that values continuous learning, attention to detail, and a passion for environmental impact.

Project Coordinator Job Overview

• Support the successful delivery of live projects by coordinating resources, tasks, and communications across internal teams.
• Maintain accurate project records and CRM logs, ensuring all updates are captured clearly and promptly.
• Assist with the preparation of fee proposals and appointment documents under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Liaise with clients via email and telephone, helping to schedule meetings, organise site visits, and ensure smooth project progression.
• Help monitor financials by tracking budgets, purchase orders, and internal project milestones.
• Attend and minute internal meetings, ensuring follow-up actions are logged and completed.
• Contribute to improving internal project workflows and cross-team coordination.

Project Coordinator Job Requirements

• Degree qualified in Business Studies, Project Management, or a related field (essential).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across several projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident working with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally.
• A positive, proactive attitude to solving problems and supporting the wider team.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Interest in sustainability, working in an environmental consultancy, and multi-disciplinary design work.

Salary & Benefits

• 24 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility depending on project needs.
• Paid professional membership (annual).
• Access to company fleet vehicles.
• Cycle to Work and Technology schemes.
• Free annual eye tests.
• Supportive, friendly office culture focused on long-term career progression.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplinary technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering various industries.

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