Project Co-ordinator - Wakefield

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics in Wakefield is seeking an organised and proactive Project Co-ordinator to support the Gasholders business unit. You will assist with project administration, procurement, and operational support to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to budget.

You will help keep schedules, maintain records, coordinate suppliers, manage cost tracking and site logistics, and ensure adherence to quality, safety and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of procurement, costs, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination and delivery of multiple projects.
• Maintain project schedules, action trackers, documentation and records.
• Assist with procurement activities, supplier enquiries and purchase requisitions.
• Track material deliveries and coordinate supplier updates and logistics.
• Support project cost tracking, budget monitoring, and invoicing.
• Coordinate site mobilisation, travel arrangements and site inductions.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of health and safety documentation.
• Maintain communication with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure projects comply with quality, safety and PM procedures.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Project coordination

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Altrad are currently looking for an organised and proactive Project Co-ordinator to join the Gasholders business unit in Wakefield.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of international gasholder projects, providing project administration, procurement, commercial, and operational support to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Deliverables

• Support Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple projects.
• Maintain project schedules, action trackers, documentation, and records in line with company procedures.
• Assist with procurement activities, supplier enquiries, purchase requisitions, and tracking material deliveries.
• Coordinate supplier updates, logistics, shipping documentation, and customs paperwork where required.
• Support project cost tracking, budget monitoring, applications for payment, and invoicing.
• Coordinate site mobilisation, travel arrangements, accommodation, personnel logistics, and site inductions.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of health and safety documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure project activities comply with company quality, safety, and project management procedures.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• HNC, HND, or degree qualification, preferably in an engineering discipline, would be advantageous.
• Experience within an engineering, construction, or project-based environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining project documentation and records.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of procurement, costs, and budgets.
• Proactive, flexible, and solution-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Willingness to learn and develop towards future project management opportunities.