Project Coordinator

Skanska UK Plc; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Project Coordinator to join its team near Watford. In this full-time role, you will support the Project Director and coordinate various project activities, ensuring efficiency and effective communication among teams. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, possesses excellent planning and communication skills, and is committed to delivering high-quality work. You will play a key role in shaping project outcomes and enhancing team culture, with responsibilities including meeting organization and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Loves creating order and clarity across busy workstreams.
• Communicates with confidence and builds strong relationships.
• Takes ownership and follows through on tasks.
• Has strong skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reviews and align project priorities.
• Schedule and prepare efficient meetings.
• Engage stakeholders and follow up confidently.
• Compile insightful team updates for leadership.
• Organize team events to enhance morale.
• Produce polished documents and reports.
• Lead customer satisfaction activities.

Skills

Planning skills

Communication

Relationship building

Ownership

Expertise in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

High-quality work output

Job description

Skanska Buidling Services are looking for an Project Coordinator to join our team in, a full time site based position on our client site near Watford !

We are at the forefront of facilities management, trusted by clients to deliver excellence every time; this role sits within one of our flagship contracts with the Ministry of Defence at a major base near Watford – a complex, high-profile environment where we provide hard, soft, and technical FM services.

As a Project Coordinator, you’ll work closely with the Project Director and leadership team, helping to keep the Northwood project running smoothly. You’ll bring structure, clarity, and momentum to key workstreams while supporting senior stakeholders and contributing to a positive team culture.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll have the chance to :

• Bring teams together by coordinating reviews, aligning priorities, and keeping projects on track.
• Use your planning skills to schedule and prepare meetings that run efficiently and achieve their purpose.
• Keep actions moving by engaging the right people and following up with confidence.
• Shape leadership decision-making by compiling clear and insightful team updates.
• Play a hands‑on role in organising internal events, offsites, and team activities that strengthen connection and morale.
• Produce polished, professional documents and reports that reflect the quality of the work we deliver.
• Lead customer satisfaction activity and turn feedback into practical improvements.
• Support wider initiatives such as Employee Engagement and contribute to a positive and collaborative workplace.
• Prepare high-quality governance and performance reports that help internal and client stakeholders make informed decisions.
• Support the delivery of the Project Business Plan and ensure alignment with Skanska’s wider goals.
• Coordinate senior leadership commitments and help ensure smooth engagement with key stakeholders.
• Manage visitor access and support on‑site engagements to create a seamless, professional experience.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who :

• Loves creating order, structure, and clarity across busy workstreams.
• Communicates with confidence, builds strong relationships, and enjoys working with people at all levels.
• Takes ownership, follows through, and keeps things moving — even when priorities shift.
• Has strong skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, or is keen to build expertise quickly.
• Cares about producing high-quality work that looks polished and professional.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can balance multiple priorities with calm and good judgment.

This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting. You should be aware that certain levels of clearance or specific projects and / or sites have UK residency requirements; and any dual or multiple nationalities must be declared. Any persons who do not fulfil these residency requirements may be unable to obtain the required level of clearance and would not be eligible to undertake this role