Graduate Building Solutions/Project Coordinator

Graduate (The); Corby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction project management firm in Corby is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage multiple repair projects related to insurance claims. The successful candidate will possess a degree in construction management or civil engineering and have strong organisational and communication skills. The role offers a starting salary of £26,000 - £30,000, plus bonuses and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Wellness payment

Loyalty bonus

Training support

Mental and physical wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with people on the phone in an office environment.
• Proven relevant experience in a construction environment.
• Project coordination experience at university or workplace.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple repair projects related to insurance claims.
• Liaise with contractors and manage material purchases.
• Keep customers updated on project status.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Degree in construction management/civil engineering

Job description

Overview

Culture - Everyone Matters. Everyone has a voice and the chance to make a difference. Their training ensures everyone has the opportunity to gain funded professional qualifications and continuous personal development. Teamwork is a fundamental part of how they work and as a collective unit we focus on achieving their goals together. Having fun, working hard and sharing in the company’s success ensures they keep true to their ethos.

NATURE OF BUSINESS

Our client offers a fresh approach to a traditionally overlooked sector. They are passionate about putting their customers first above all things. They are a true leader within their sector with a team that has more than a century of combined experience. This makes them the go-to experts for their client’s third-party damage claims, no matter how bizarre or quirky. Employing their own team of specialist site operatives, allowing them to handle everything from claims to repairs in one smooth process.

Role Purpose

Working for this dynamic firm in a team environment you will be the central point for managing multiple repair projects that relate to insurance claim projects. Your focus will be on planning, organising, and coordinating all moving parts from operatives and contractors to materials and safety documentation. Ensuring each job is completed smoothly and successfully whilst keeping the customer updated on all aspects.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with direct trades/contractors to book works, arrange materials, and answer job queries. Escalating queries and issues to appropriate management as required.
• Purchase materials and hire plant for approved works, conducting a price comparison appropriate to the value of the item(s) being purchased.
• Manage the hiring and off hiring of all plant, including management of the communication between the hire firm and site, and ensuring equipment is received and returned as planned.
• Reconcile actual costs against estimated costs.
• Ensure the customer is updated every 5 days throughout the process.
• Provide a cost saving approach when ordering materials, authorising contractors and allocating work throughout the process.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with Network Contractors ensuring all jobs on the Network are managed correctly. Whilst maintaining, developing and creating sustained relationships with Network Contractors.
• Provide a detailed and accurate validation on every job.
• Ensure excellence in file handling including notes with every telephone and email communication to ensure files can be easily reviewed and understood, ensuring workflows and reminders are updated. Moreover, all documents are labelled accurately.
• Manage the customer, client and claimant’s experience throughout the repair process.
• Review and create Risk Assessments, collate all required repair documentation (e.g. Site Packs), and ensure legal compliance and welfare planning for operatives prior to site attendance.
• Conduct end of day checks with trades and where necessary, communicate/escalate issues to the appropriate site manager or member of management.
• Raise and issue purchase orders to suppliers and contractors, orders over £1000 require approval from your line manager/lead.
• Manage your inbox ensuring the content is actioned appropriately.
• Identify and refer variation order and refer any additional costs to line manager.
• Arrange Emergency Call Out’s where required.
• Aid and provide administration coverage for other areas of the business as required.
• Responsibility to invoice repair jobs and send to clients with correct documentation.

Requirements

• Degree – construction management/civil engineering
• Experience within an office environment dealing with people on the phone
• Proven relevant experience in a construction environment
• Project coordination experience at university or in the work place
• Strong organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and documentation
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

Desirable

• Placement year within the construction or repairs industry

Hours of Work

8:45-5:00pm Monday to Friday with 45 min Lunch

Starting Salary

£26,000 - £30,000 plus £200 monthly bonus (gross)based on team targets (OTE – 28,400 – 32,400k)

Holiday

25 days plus bank holidays, an extra 16 hours of time off in lieu taken at no more than two-hour slots which equates to the total of 27 days plus bank holidays. An additional day is also given for your Birthday if it falls on a weekday.

Benefits

Excellent progression. Company pension which increases with time served, an industry leading maternity policy, £500 wellbeing payment at annual review, loyalty bonus at milestone years, Support to continue training and paid for professional qualifications, access to a Rising Stars programme and equal support for mental and physical wellbeing.

Health & Safety

No current issues to report on site

How to apply

To apply please send your CV to [e-mail] quoting TGR3138

https://www.thegraduaterecruitment.co.uk/vacancy/graduate-project-coordinator