Project Coordinator

Circet Ireland & UK; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circet Ireland & UK is hiring a Project Coordinator to support delivery teams rolling out fibre optic infrastructure across the UK. You will coordinate resources, manage documentation and maintain open communication with project managers and on-site teams to ensure projects stay on time and on budget.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised professional with strong administration skills and an interest in telecoms or infrastructure to grow within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A-Levels or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years in project support, admin, or coordination role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate documentation, permits, drawings and compliance files.
• Schedule meetings, take minutes and track actions.
• Maintain RAID logs, dashboards and status reports.
• Support invoices, purchase orders and expenses tracking.
• Facilitate communication between field teams and stakeholders.
• Assist with risk assessments, method statements and safety docs.
• Support health and safety and quality compliance.
• Assist with logistics and material tracking.

Skills

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

1-2 years project support

Excellent communication

Time management

Driving licence

Education

A-Levels or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

We are Hiring!

Circet UK are looking for a Project Coordinator to join our team in East Kilbride - 12 - Month FTC

Working with Circet

Circet Ireland & UK have built an ever growing portfolio of specialist services. As part of a global group, we are specialists in the deployment and maintenance of telecommunications and energy infrastructure, working with both major operators and local players across Ireland and the UK. We are driven to be innovative and proactive in delivering solutions that meet our clients' expectations, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity. Our success is built on teamwork, trust, and a strong commitment to our people. With over 4,000 employees across Ireland and the UK, we continue to bring people together to shape resilient, future proof infrastructure and deliver high quality services for our customers.

About the Role:

Circet UK is looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support our delivery teams in the successful rollout of fibre optic infrastructure across the UK. Working closely with Project Managers and on-site teams, you'll play a vital role in coordinating resources, managing documentation, and keeping communication channels open - helping ensure our projects run safely, on time, and on budget.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration skills and a keen interest in telecoms or infrastructure to grow within a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Responsibilities of a Project Coordinator:

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of project plans, schedules, budgets, and reports
• Manage documentation and ensure accurate tracking of permits, drawings, reports, and compliance files
• Coordinate and support project meetings: scheduling, minute-taking, and action tracking
• Maintain project tracking systems including RAID logs, spreadsheets, and status dashboards
• Help process invoices, purchase orders, and expenses, supporting financial tracking
• Facilitate communication between field teams, internal departments, contractors, and stakeholders
• Support the preparation of risk assessments, method statements, and safety audit documentation
• Help ensure projects meet Health & Safety, Streetworks, and internal quality standards
• Assist with logistics, including tracking material deliveries and resource allocation
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to keep operations running efficiently

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• A-Levels or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence (desirable)
• Familiarity with project software like MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira (preferred but not essential)
• 1-2 years in a project support, admin, or coordination role - ideally in telecoms, construction, or engineering
• Familiarity with project workflows and managing documentation in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of project management principles or tools (e.g. Gantt charts, trackers)
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and time management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and shared document systems
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to prioritise effectively
• Flexible, willing to learn, and eager to grow with the role

Why work in Circet?

• Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity and inclusion
• Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops leaders
• Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme
• Be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility
• You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities

Circet IRE & UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.