Project Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning environmental consultancy is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist in setting up new projects, coordinating activities, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, experience in coordination roles, and a passion for environmental work. This position offers a competitive salary of £25,000-£30,000, alongside generous benefits including annual leave, CSR days, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Annual training budget

Contributory pension scheme

Team socials and prize draws

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and a confident, professional manner.
• Previous experience in a coordination, support, or admin role.
• A solid understanding of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the setup of new projects.
• Supporting planning and coordination of project activities.
• Monitoring project progress and flagging any delays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational abilities

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Bennett & Game are working with an award-winning environmental consultancy, recognised with a Silver Award for Best Place to Work at the 2025 Consultancy Awards. The business specialises in ecology, arboriculture, flood risk, and habitats, and is now seeking a Project Coordinator to join their team in either their Beeston or Staffordshire office.

Project Coordinator Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £25,000-£30,000
• 26 days annual leave (including your birthday and Christmas closure)
• 2 CSR days for volunteering
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• £500 'baby bonus' for new parents
• Time off in lieu and overtime system
• Annual training budget and CPD programme
• Company laptop, phone, PPE, and equipment provided
• Access to hire cars and company fleet (car allowance for senior grades)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Staff introduction bonuses and spot rewards for performance
• Death in service benefit (opt-in)
• Quarterly prize draws and team socials, including summer events and year-end celebrations

Project Coordinator Job Overview

1. Assisting with the setup of new projects, ensuring resourcing and scheduling needs are in place
2. Supporting planning, scheduling, and coordination of project activities across teams
3. Monitoring project progress and flagging any delays or risks to relevant leads
4. Maintaining organised and accurate project documentation and records
5. Facilitating clear communication between teams, clients, and stakeholders
6. Assisting with the preparation of project updates, reports, and presentation materials
7. Identifying potential issues early and escalating where appropriate
8. Helping coordinate logistics for fieldwork and meetings
9. Contributing ideas for improving project workflows and processes

Project Coordinator Job Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and a confident, professional manner
• Previous experience in a coordination, support, or admin role (ideally within a consultancy environment)
• A solid understanding of project management principles (Waterfall/Agile exposure is a bonus)
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software
• A passion for environmental and ecological work, with a desire to learn more
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Bennett & Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.