Retail & Leisure Project Coordination Specialist

DeverellSmith Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DeverellSmith Group in the UK is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to support the Project Management team on multiple projects across the UK, focusing on retail, hospitality and leisure interior fit-outs.

You will track progress from pre-construction to completion, keep programmes up to date, book site meetings, write minutes, manage documents and reports, and ensure high standards and deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the full project management lifecycle.
• Experience with retail, hospitality or leisure interior fit-outs is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear, responsive communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to build client relationships and negotiate when needed.
• Quick learner and proactive with problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Tracking each project and its status from pre-construction through to completion.
• Keeping project programmes up to date so delivery dates are met.
• Arranging and supporting site meetings, and writing detailed minutes.
• Sending out documents on time, including purchase orders, programmes and minutes.
• Managing project information such as minutes, programmes, cost reports and H&S documents.
• Attending site visits and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard.
• Helping with cost reporting, including project reports and final accounts.
• Handling project admin and ad hoc requests.
• Producing weekly client reports as needed.
• Talking with contractors, suppliers, clients, legal teams, landlords and consultants about project actions.
• Building tender lists with the Project Managers.
• Managing and improving the aftercare and handover process across all projects.
• Supporting on-site activity, including chasing contractors on costs and snagging.
• Learning costs and rates to negotiate contracts and schedules of works for M&E and FF&E.
• Learning compliance and legislation to meet high safety standards and local authority requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Project management lifecycle

Organised

Communication

Client relations

Self-starter

Problem solving

Job description

DeverellSmith Group in the UK is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to support the Project Management team on multiple projects across the UK, focusing on retail, hospitality and leisure interior fit-outs.

You will track progress from pre-construction to completion, keep programmes up to date, book site meetings, write minutes, manage documents and reports, and ensure high standards and deadlines are met.