Project Co-Ordinator

Daniel Owen Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is seeking a Project Co-ordinator to oversee key pre-construction activities across various projects. Responsibilities include managing design development, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating effective communication among teams. Candidates should possess robust interpersonal skills, a relevant qualification in construction, and experience in a similar technical role. This position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to work on diverse partnership-led construction projects.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of value management.
• Relevant contracting experience in a technical or design coordination role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design development process for construction projects.
• Lead tender launch meetings to align information with project requirements.
• Create and manage design programmes for timely project delivery.
• Develop strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Recognised building or construction-related qualification

Tools

Power Projects or similar programming software

Job description

Project Co-ordinator

Industry: Building and Construction

Location: Essex

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Overview

Our client is seeking a Project Co-ordinator to play a key role in the pre-construction phase across a variety of partnership-led construction projects. The successful candidate will support and lead elements of design development, coordinate statutory submissions, and ensure high-quality technical information is delivered in line with programme and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Co-ordinator

Pre-Construction & Design Management

• Manage the design development process, ensuring buildability, value engineering, and technical quality are considered at all stages.
• Lead tender launch meetings and ensure all information provided to the Estimator aligns with Employer's Requirements, reducing project risk.
• Develop well-structured contractor proposals to support tender submissions.
• Appoint and brief design consultants using clear and project-specific scopes of service.

Programme, Approvals & Compliance

• Create and manage design programmes to ensure timely, accurate, and budget-aligned delivery of information required for procurement and construction.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from consultants, utility providers, and Local Authorities to support accurate fee schedules and best value.
• Secure early approvals to planning conditions, obtain unconditional Building Regulations consent, and obtain any further statutory approvals required.
• Obtain technical approval for Sectional Agreement works in a timely manner.

Coordination, Communication & Project Support

• Act as a key driver in transforming raw technical data into coordinated, usable information to meet programme requirements.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including spending appropriate time on site.
• Liaise closely with Pre-Construction and Production teams to resolve design queries quickly and comprehensively.
• Assist in preparing 'as-built' documentation and other close-out information at completion of works.

Person Specification

Must Have

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of value management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Recognised building or construction-related qualification.
• Relevant contracting experience in a technical or design coordination role.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Ability to remain calm and deliver under pressure.
• Knowledge of HCA guidelines.
• Experience using Power Projects or similar programming software.