Projects Coordinator: Cross-Functional Delivery

Think Specialist Recruitment; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Specialist Recruitment in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Project Manager for a newly created role. You will act as the central hub for project activity, ensuring plans are developed, tracked and communicated from order through installation.

The role requires proactive, highly organised individuals with strong communication skills and experience coordinating across internal teams and external customers. Salary is £30,000 - £35,000, with scope for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Operations Coordinator, Purchasing, Buying or similar role.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
• Candidates from construction, engineering or service-based project environments will also be considered, provided they have experience coordinating projects and managing communication between multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues, customers and suppliers at all levels.
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify potential issues early and drive resolutions.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Experience working with CRM, ERP or project tracking systems would be advantageous.
• This role could be particularly suited to someone currently working within purchasing, buying, operations support or project administration who is looking to take the next step in their career and move into a broader project-focused position.

Responsibilities

• Initiate all new projects upon order confirmation, establishing clear timelines for production, purchasing and installation.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans across a range of projects and customer orders.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing and installation teams to ensure all activities are aligned to project requirements.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date project schedule visible to relevant stakeholders.
• Track project progress against agreed milestones and delivery commitments.
• Identify potential delays or issues at the earliest opportunity and coordinate corrective actions.
• Escalate critical issues where necessary and support departments in maintaining project timelines.
• Maintain project records, documentation and reporting to ensure complete visibility across all active projects.
• Act as the primary internal point of contact for project-related information and updates.
• Build strong working relationships with external customers, project managers and suppliers, managing expectations and communications professionally.
• Produce regular project updates and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the sales team with project quotations and ensure proposed timescales are realistic and achievable.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

MS Office

CRM/ERP experience

Project coordination

Tools

CRM software

ERP systems

Project tracking software

Job description

Think Specialist Recruitment in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Project Manager for a newly created role. You will act as the central hub for project activity, ensuring plans are developed, tracked and communicated from order through installation.

The role requires proactive, highly organised individuals with strong communication skills and experience coordinating across internal teams and external customers. Salary is £30,000 - £35,000, with scope for career progression.