Project Coordinator

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading defined benefit pension scheme

29 days annual leave

Relocation package up to £8.5K

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Broad family friendly policies

Job summary

City Of Doncaster Council in Doncaster is seeking a Project Coordinator to support a portfolio of aviation, infrastructure and operational projects within a fast-paced environment. You will coordinate project activities, maintain documentation, monitor progress and support decision-making, with opportunities to lead smaller projects and develop project management experience.

Knowledge of PRINCE2, APM or Agile would be advantageous, and the role offers a generous pension, leave and relocation

Qualifications

• Experience in a project coordination, project support or project controls role.
• Good organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of project governance and project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support delivery of aviation, infrastructure and operational projects, ensuring milestones are achieved.
• Lead and deliver small projects, planning, stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Develop and maintain project plans, risk/issue registers and governance records.
• Monitor progress, budgets and resources, identifying risks and supporting corrective actions.
• Coordinate project boards, meetings and stakeholder engagement activities with reports and action logs.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Support improvement of project management processes and reporting across the portfolio.

Skills

Organised

Stakeholder management

Communication

Governance

Multi-project coordination

Job description

Doncaster Sheffield Airport is entering an exciting new phase as preparations continue for the airport’s reopening and future growth. We are looking for an organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of aviation, infrastructure and operational projects.

Working within a fast-paced and evolving environment, you will play a key role in supporting project governance, performance monitoring and stakeholder engagement, helping to ensure projects are delivered successfully and contribute to the airport’s long-term success.

About the role

The Project Coordinator will provide project coordination, governance and project support across a range of airport projects. Working closely with project teams, contractors, consultants and stakeholders, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with organisational objectives and governance requirements.

You will coordinate project activities, maintain project documentation and performance information, monitor progress and support decision‑making across multiple projects. The role also includes responsibility for leading and delivering smaller projects, providing an excellent opportunity to develop project management experience within a complex operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the delivery of aviation, infrastructure and operational projects, ensuring objectives, milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Lead and deliver small-scale projects, taking responsibility for planning, stakeholder engagement, reporting and successful delivery within agreed timescales.
• Develop and maintain project plans, risk and issue registers, project documentation, governance records and performance reports.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, resources and key performance measures, identifying risks or delivery challenges and supporting corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate project boards, meetings and stakeholder engagement activities, preparing reports, presentations, agendas and action logs to support effective decision‑making.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, contractors, consultants and external stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
• Support the continuous improvement of project management processes, governance arrangements and reporting practices across the airport’s project portfolio.

The Successful Candidate

You will have experience in a project coordination, project support or project controls role and be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will possess excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, together with a good understanding of project governance and project management principles.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, APM or Agile would be advantageous, along with experience supporting infrastructure, engineering or operational projects. You will be proactive, highly organised and motivated to contribute to the successful reopening and growth of Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Please ensure you view the Job Role Summary as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Along with the opportunity to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring DSA thrives, we can offer you:

• Leading defined benefit pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 29 days annual leave (rising to 34 after 5 years) plus 8 bank holidays
• Eligibility for Shared Cost AVCs
• Relocation package up to £8.5K
• Broad range of family friendly workplace policies
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to work and home technology salary sacrifice schemes
• Wide range of employee discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Financial wellbeing support including affordable loans
• Free access to Occupational Health, counselling and physiotherapy

It is anticipated shortlisting will take place week commencing17thAugust 2026and interviews will be held week commencing31stAugust 2026

Company: City Of Doncaster Council

Salary: Grade 7, £28,598 – £31,537

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Communications

Job Role: Co-ordinator