Project Coordinator - Events & Temporary Buildings

Additional Resources Ltd.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days' annual leave

3% employer pension contribution

Modern office environment

Free fruit provided weekly

Company social fund

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd in Northampton is seeking a Project Coordinator to support Project Managers by coordinating customer enquiries and project requirements, assisting with quotations and aiding planning and delivery of projects.

The role is primarily office-based with essential project site visits, and offers a salary between £30,000 and £36,000 per year, dependent on experience, plus a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, project administration or a related role.
• Experience using systems such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, ERP or project management software.
• A degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to work with different people and departments.
• A practical, proactive approach to handling tasks and resolving day-to-day issues.
• An interest in developing a career within a project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations and follow up, respond to customer enquiries and support the sales process
• Coordinate project schedules, planning, documentation and administration.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams to keep work progressing.
• Gather project information and help translate customer requirements into technical details.
• Work with planning, logistics and operational colleagues to coordinate project arrangements.
• Maintain accurate enquiry and project information using the company's CRM system.
• Monitor key dates, deadlines and outstanding actions, keeping relevant people updated.
• Assist with meetings, progress updates, invoice checks and general project administration.
• Attend project sites to become familiar with the products and how they are used.

Skills

Project coordination experience

Strong communication

Excellent organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

ERP

Project management software

Job description

An international specialist in event structures and temporary buildings is looking to appoint a Project Coordinator to join its Northampton team.

The business provides temporary structures for events, exhibitions and sporting occasions, as well as buildings for a range of commercial and other applications.

Working closely with Project Managers, you will coordinate customer enquiries and project requirements, assist with quotations and support the planning and delivery of projects.

This permanent, full-time role offers £30,000-£36,000 per annum, depending on experience, alongside a competitive benefits package.

The position is primarily office-based, with essential project site visits.

The position also offers the opportunity to develop your project knowledge, with the potential to take on greater responsibility for managing enquiries as your experience grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations and follow up, respond to customer enquiries and support the sales process
• Coordinate project schedules, planning, documentation and administration.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams to keep work progressing.
• Gather project information and help translate customer requirements into technical details.
• Work with planning, logistics and operational colleagues to coordinate project arrangements.
• Maintain accurate enquiry and project information using the company's CRM system.
• Monitor key dates, deadlines and outstanding actions, keeping relevant people updated.
• Assist with meetings, progress updates, invoice checks and general project administration.
• Attend project sites to become familiar with the products and how they are used.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in project coordination, project administration or a related similar role.
• Ideally, experience using systems such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, ERP or project management software.
• A degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to work with different people and departments.
• A practical, proactive approach to handling tasks and resolving day-to-day issues.
• An interest in developing a career within a project-based environment.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Support Coordinator, Project Assistant, Project Delivery Coordinator, Project Officer, Project Operations Coordinator, Project Planning Coordinator, Commercial Project Coordinator, Sales Support Coordinator, Sales Administrator, Internal Sales Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Project Planner, Commercial Administrator, Operations Administrator.

Working Arrangements

• Based at the company's Northampton office.
• Project site visits are an essential part of the position.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, mainly in connection with site visits, which may take place early in the morning or later in the day.

What's on Offer

• 23 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase up to four additional days.
• 3% employer pension contribution from day one, unless opted out.
• Modern office environment.
• Free fruit provided weekly.
• Company social fund, with organised activities twice a year.
• Opportunity to develop project knowledge and take on broader responsibilities over time.

Important Information:

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It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.

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