Project Administrator

Pertemps Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity cover

Office environment

Free parking on-site

Growth opportunity

Site visits

Job summary

Pertemps Plymouth is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Plymouth-based construction business for a Project Coordinator on a 12-15 month maternity cover. The role focuses on administration, procurement and project coordination across commercial and residential projects.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, suppliers and subcontractors to keep projects on track, with office-based duties and occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Project Coordinator role within construction.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Procurement experience within construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project and site documentation from start to finish.
• Procure materials, labour and equipment and raise purchase orders.
• Schedule deliveries and liaise with suppliers and site teams.
• Prepare health and safety and compliance documentation.
• Produce weekly project updates and meeting minutes.
• Assist with project handovers and archiving.

Skills

Administration

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Project Coordinator (12-15 Month Maternity Cover) Plymouth | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Plymouth-based construction business that has been delivering innovative commercial and residential projects across the UK for over 20 years.

Due to maternity leave, our client is seeking an organised and proactive Project Coordinator to join their team on a 12-15 month fixed-term contract.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for coordinating a range of construction projects, ensuring materials, labour, documentation and schedules are managed efficiently from start to finish. Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, suppliers and subcontractors, you’ll be at the heart of keeping projects running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project and site documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate procurement of materials, labour and equipment
• Raise purchase orders and schedule deliveries
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and site teams
• Prepare and maintain project, Health & Safety and compliance documentation
• Produce weekly project updates and meeting minutes
• Process invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Support project handovers and archive completed projects
• Arrange travel and accommodation for site personnel when required

About You

• Previous experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator or within Construction
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Procurement experience, ideally within construction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

What's On Offer?

• 12-15 month maternity cover contract
• Friendly and collaborative office environment
• Free On-site parking
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing business
• Occasional site visits

If you’re a highly organised administrator looking to join a busy and supportive team within the construction sector, we’d love to hear from you.