Project Coordinator: Planning, Budgets & Updates

The University of Sheffield; Catcliffe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

The University of Sheffield AMRC invites applications for a Project Coordinator. You will provide project coordination and management support across diverse projects, handling scoping, planning, procurement, and financial reporting. Travel will be required domestically and possibly internationally.

We value strong communication, customer service, and problem solving, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget. Security Clearance (SC) may be required.

Qualifications

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and internet use.
• Extremely organised with a methodical and structured approach to work and strong attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to travel for project needs.
• Awareness of the project lifecycle and ability to plan, monitor and revise requirements.
• Ability to manage information, capture actions, and follow up.
• Effective written and verbal communication; report writing and presentations to diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent customer service skills with prompt phone/email responses.
• Courteous, positive, and supportive in interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project documentation such as cost plans, orders, and timesheets.
• Administer running and implementation of projects.
• Monitor and report on budgets and finance data.
• Input and interrogate financial data; monthly invoicing and timesheet analysis.
• Provide administrative support to Project Managers and present updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Project Delivery team to plan and progress projects.
• Support short-to-medium term planning and ensure on-time, in-scope delivery.
• Order tooling, materials and hardware ahead of project requirements.

Skills

IT skills

Organised

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The University of Sheffield AMRC invites applications for a Project Coordinator. You will provide project coordination and management support across diverse projects, handling scoping, planning, procurement, and financial reporting. Travel will be required domestically and possibly internationally.

We value strong communication, customer service, and problem solving, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget. Security Clearance (SC) may be required.