Project Coordinator

Journey Recruitment Ltd; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment company is seeking a Project Coordinator based in Wokingham to supervise the administration and coordination of commercial building projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills and good time management. Responsibilities include preparing tenders, managing project documentation, handling financial administration, and supporting health and safety administration. This office-based role offers a salary of £26,000-£28,000 with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or project management.
• Knowledge of financial administration for projects.
• Comfortable working in the construction/buildings industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and coordination of commercial projects.
• Prepare and manage tenders, quotations, and documentation.
• Handle financial administration, including invoicing and payments.
• Create and maintain projects in accounting software.
• Support health & safety administration for projects.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Good time management

Attention to detail

Ability to track project progress

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Comfortable working in a small team

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you have experience in project coordination or are you passionate about project management? (ideally within the construction/buildings industry) Are you looking for the next step up in your career path?

Are you a car driver living locally to Bracknell/Wokingham?

This role is based within a small organisation and reports directly to the MD.

This office based role is offering a salary of £26,000-£28,000. Working hours will be 8.30am-4.30pm (½ hour lunch) or 8.30am-5.00pm (1 hour lunch) - flexibility available.

Main responsibilities

• Overseeing the administration and coordination of commercial building projects from tender through completion.
• Your responsibilities include preparing and managing tenders, quotations, order acknowledgements and valuations, managing project documentation and correspondence, and compiling O&M manuals.
• You will handle financial administration such as raising client invoices, managing retentions, monitoring payments, and supporting staff wages.
• You will also create and maintain projects in accounting software, manage staff work schedules and timesheets, and monitor operatives on site.
• In addition, you support health & safety administration for projects and manage the setup and administration of new projects.

Skills required

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Good time management and attention to detail
• Ability to track project progress and deadlines
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Comfortable working in a small, close-knit team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

If you're looking to start or develop your career in project coordination, we'd love to hear from you