Project Delivery Coordinator

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO); Tathall End; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government department is seeking a project administrator to manage vital logistics and support engineering projects. Responsibilities include ensuring timely delivery of materials, coordinating logistics, and maintaining communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office and ORACLE systems. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£29,000 base)

Generous holiday entitlement

Civil Service Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

On‑site gym, nursery, café and restaurant

Interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes

Flexible working options

Inclusive and diverse culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project administration and logistics coordination.
• Experience working in government or a large organisation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that materials and goods ordered are delivered on time and in perfect condition.
• Raise requisitions and inform project managers of delivery lead times.
• Pay invoices on time and maintain project‑related records.
• Coordinate project logistics and travel arrangements.
• Supervise team workflows and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain contact with various stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Numerical and analytical skills

IT literate with strong Microsoft Office Suite skills

Motivated self‑starter

Commercial awareness

Proficiency with an ORACLE system

Job description

Overview

Designing engineering solutions. Earthquake‑proofing embassies. Managing construction contracts in challenging locations. Just a few examples of the incredible work our Engineering team does. They plan, design, and deliver innovation across all corners of the globe. Now, you have the opportunity to join them, bringing energy to embassies and designing systems that protect.

Provide administrative support to a wide range of vital projects and programmes. In this important role you will be responsible for ensuring that materials and goods ordered are delivered on time and in perfect condition. You will raise requisitions, inform project managers of delivery lead times, pay invoices on time, ensure the correct use of computer systems and maintain project‑related records.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating project logistics and travel arrangements, tracking orders and shipping of equipment, supervising team workflows and ensuring colleagues adhere to best practice and commercial regulations.

You will maintain regular contact with a wide range of stakeholders – project managers, accounts payable, logistics teams and the FCDO Customer Service Centre – and be responsible for project administration.

All colleagues must be security cleared before joining us. Successful applicants will undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Clearance (SC).

We support a diverse and inclusive community and are a Disability Confident and Carer Confident employer.

At interview, you will be asked a blend of technical and behavioural questions, and you will be assessed against behaviours such as Managing a Quality Service and Delivering at Pace.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that materials and goods ordered are delivered on time and in perfect condition.
• Raise requisitions and inform project managers of delivery lead times.
• Pay invoices on time and maintain project‑related records.
• Coordinate project logistics, travel arrangements, and track orders and shipping of equipment.
• Supervise team workflows and ensure colleagues adhere to best practice and commercial regulations.
• Maintain regular contact with stakeholders including project managers, accounts payable, logistics teams and the FCDO Customer Service Centre.
• Interact with customers and suppliers, escort visitors to programme teams, and collaborate with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Numerical and analytical skills.
• IT literate with strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Motivated self‑starter who can work without close supervision.
• Commercial awareness.
• Proficiency with an ORACLE system.
• Experience working in government or a large organisation (advantage).

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£29,000 base).
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Civil Service Pension scheme – £8,401 contribution from employer.
• Training and development opportunities.
• On‑site gym, nursery, café and restaurant.
• Interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes.
• Flexible working options.
• Inclusive and diverse culture.