Project Coordinator

Kameo Recruitment Ltd; Ely; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist the Project Manager in traffic management tasks. This position requires knowledge of liaising with councils for permits and involves administrative duties in a dynamic environment. The role offers 25 days holiday, health benefits, and a hybrid working model after training.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company staff pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Life assurance

Company events

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic management and liaising with councils.
• Background in utilities is ideal.
• Experience in a Project Coordinator or administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with administrative tasks.
• Liaise with councils for permits and approvals.
• Monitor and report on project progress.

Skills

Traffic management

Liaising with councils

Administrative support

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Do you have experience in traffic management, Streetworks, and liaising with councils to obtain permits and notices? Are you from a utilities background and looking for your next challenge? If so, our client wants to hear from you!

You will join a fantastic team north of Cambridge as a proactive Project Coordinator, supporting the Project Manager with a variety of administrative tasks, client liaison, and stakeholder coordination.

Benefits

In return you will receive: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company staff pension, health & wellbeing programme, life assurance, and company events.

Hybrid working: During the training period you will be expected to be in the office 4 days per week. On completion of your training, you will be able to work from home 2 days per week, but this will depend on business demands and will require flexibility.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Project Coordinator

• Updating the client portal and tracker, uploading packs, entering agreed dates, and supporting the Project Managers with all administrative tasks including tracking of project finances.
• Raising requisitions for purchase orders and placing orders with suppliers.
• Requesting and tracking Streetworks notices and permits; ensuring RAMS (risk assessments) and health & safety measures are in place.
• Liaising with local councils to secure permits and approvals.
• Preparing work packs for engineers.
• Maintenance of project data and files, including coordinating reports.
• Monitoring and reporting on progress, chasing for updates when required.

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous knowledge or exposure to traffic management, Streetworks, and liaising with councils to secure permits and notices.
• Ideally: A background in utilities.
• Experience within a similar Project Co-ordination role or an administrative/sales support position in a process-driven environment.
• Confidence in using their initiative, with a positive, proactive, and professional approach.

How to apply

If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please contact Claudine for a chat on (phone number removed) or apply now.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.

Kameo Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy