Project Coordinator

Severn Trent; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company based in Derby seeks a Project Coordinator to assist in delivering projects smoothly. The role involves updating schedules, managing budgets, and preparing reports using SAP. Candidates should be well-organized with strong communication skills and a positive attitude. The position offers various generous benefits including 25 days of holiday, annual bonuses, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in producing data and preparing performance reports using statistics.
• Organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Update project schedules and monitor project progress.
• Manage budget, hours, and produce reports for governance meetings.
• Support budget management for both capital and operational expenditures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis and reporting

Team collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Overview

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

Within Capital Delivery, we are looking for a Project Coordinator to join the TCS team at our Raynesway (Derby) office.

Responsibilities

Are you an experienced information handler, who can organise and communicate effectively across both the project and wider team? Do you have strong Microsoft skills? This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in Project Management. As a Project Coordinator you’ll be playing a significantly important role in the successful delivery of projects. You’ll work alongside the project manager to track and dispense the information needed to do their jobs effectively, and help keep the projects running smoothly throughout the project life cycle.

In this role you’ll be responsible for updating project schedules, issues and dependencies. You’ll also monitor projects progress, budget, and hours along with producing reports from SAP ahead of governance and management meetings. You will be raising Purchase Orders and managing the receipting of the orders through SAP and Ariba. There will also be a requirement to support with the end to end process of budget management for both capital and operational expenditure as well as Capitalisation. There is travel around the Company to different offices required as this is a Companywide Team.

What you’ll bring to the role

You’ll have experience of producing data and preparing performance reports using various statistics, as well as experience of working within a team environment. As a Project Coordinator you’ll be well organised and have meticulous attention to detail, as well as excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills. Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

What’s in it for you

It\'s not just a job; it\'s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. You\'ll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Two volunteering days per year

Let’s go We can’t wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.