Project Coordinator

Morson Talent; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the Defence sector is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support Defence projects in South East England. The candidate must have active SC clearance and strong administration and reporting skills. This role includes project administration, invoicing, and maintaining customer relationships. Ideal for those looking to advance in the Defence field while working on high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Must hold active SC security clearance.
• Strong administration and reporting skills required.
• Experience in customer service, billing, and team environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide project administration and maintain accurate data.
• Prepare and check billing and invoicing.
• Assist with production of reports and attend daily calls.

Skills

Administration skills

Reporting skills

Client engagement

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Customer service experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Smart Sheets

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Support the successful delivery of Defence projects with precision and organisation.

Project Coordinator - Defence

Location: South East England

Clearance: Must already hold active SC security clearance

I'm working with a leading organisation in the Defence sector that is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to provide critical support to their Defence projects team. This role is ideal for someone with strong administration, reporting, and client engagement skills who thrives in a structured but fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient project administration, including maintaining accurate data and supporting project start-up and close-out
• Prepare and check billing and invoicing, ensuring accuracy for internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with the production of reports (weekly, monthly, and ad hoc) and attend daily update calls
• Support the Head of Projects with financial information, reporting, and process change requests
• Maintain strong customer relationships, attending meetings and ensuring feedback is captured and acted upon
• Take ownership of tools such as Smart Sheets, SharePoint, and reporting templates, driving continuous improvement
• Contribute to H&S compliance, including site audits, toolbox talks analysis, and quality audits

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Active SC clearance (must already be held to apply)
• Strong administration and reporting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Experience in customer service, billing/invoicing, and working in team environments
• Process writing and development experience

Desirable:

• Experience with Smart Sheets, SharePoint, or bid management
• Pre-sales or sales support background
• ECS/CSCS card

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress in the Defence sector, supporting complex, high-impact projects. You\'ll gain exposure to project delivery at scale, work with senior stakeholders, and play a key role in ensuring Defence projects are delivered to time, cost, and quality standards.

If you\'re a motivated Project Coordinator with active SC clearance and strong organisational skills, I\'d love to discuss this role with you in confidence