Project Coordinator

Avove Utilities; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Family friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avove is seeking a Project Coordinator to support our Severn Trent Water contract. The role is based at the Derby office, with consideration for other offices. Salary ranges from £33,000 to £45,000, depending on experience.

You will assist our design and delivery teams with document control, QA processes, procurement support, and project meetings to ensure timely and compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Competent user of Microsoft packages.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written).
• Experience working in construction for a contractor would be desirable.
• An understanding of project management processes would be desirable.
• Good commercial or financial awareness would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing the document control across several projects, including document transmittal between departments, as well as to our client and supply chain. Documents can include drawings, models, programmes and commercial instructions.
• Support the delivery team in managing their quality objectives and assurance procedures.
• Support the Project Manager with both internal and external meetings.
• Co-ordinate activity between the design and delivery teams.
• Support the management and commercial team.

Job description

We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to join our Severn Trent framework!

Location: The role is based out of our Derby office; however, we also have offices in Telford, Coventry and Birmingham that will be considered.

Salary: £33,000 - £45,000 (Depending on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. Start and finish times to be discussed at interview stage.

We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join our expanding team on our Severn Trent Water contract. As a Project Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting our design and delivery teams, through managing our document control (including drawings, models etc), contributing to the quality assurance element of our project delivery process and supporting the project management teams with procurement, project meetings and site engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with delivery and design teams to ensure efficient delivery of projects to meet industry and internal targets.

Responsibilities

• Managing the document control across several projects, including document transmittal between departments, as well as to our client and supply chain. Documents can include drawings, models, programmes and commercial instructions.
• Support the delivery team in managing their quality objectives and assurance procedures.
• Support the Project Manager with both internal and external meetings.
• Co-ordinate activity between the design and delivery teams.
• Supportthe management and commercial Team

About You

• Competent user of Microsoft packages
• Highly organised with an excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
• Experience working in construction for a Contractorwould be desirable
• An understanding of project management processes would be desirable
• Good commercial or financial awareness would be desirable

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment.

What’s in it for you?

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

Why join Avove?

At Avove, we’re proud to create an environment where people can build meaningful careers, develop their skills and feel supported to reach their full potential. We invest in training and development, provide opportunities to grow, and are committed to a workplace where safety, wellbeing and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong focus on supporting our people and their families through a broad range of benefits, Avove is a place where you can feel valued, make a real impact and take the next step in your career with confidence.

About Avove

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.