Senior Project Co-Ordinator

Daniel Owen Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm based in the UK is looking for a Senior Project Co-ordinator to oversee the pre-construction phase of diverse projects. The candidate will manage design development, lead tender meetings, and ensure compliance with budgets and regulations. Essential requirements include at least 5 years in a design or technical role, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000, and emphasizes collaboration and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with a contractor in a design, technical, or pre-construction capacity.
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full design development process.
• Lead tender launch meetings ensuring information aligns with requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust design programmes for timely information flow.
• Build strong working relationships to understand project constraints.
• Support the production of ‘as-built’ documentation at project completion.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Recognised building or construction qualification

Tools

Power Projects or similar programming software

Job description

Senior Project Co-ordinator
Department: Pre-Construction
Location: Essex
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 DOE

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Co-ordinator to take a leading role in the pre-construction phase of a diverse range of construction projects. The successful candidate will manage the development of high-quality design and technical information, ensuring outputs meet programme, budget, and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full design development process.
• Lead tender launch meetings, ensuring all information issued to estimators aligns with Employer’s Requirements and reduces risk.
• Prepare well-considered contractor proposals and support technical elements of tender submissions.
• Develop and maintain robust design programmes to ensure timely, accurate, and budget-aligned information flow.
• Obtain quotations from consultants, Local Authorities, statutory bodies, and utility providers to form accurate fee schedules.
• Secure early approvals for planning conditions, building regulations, and any other statutory consents.
• Obtain technical approval for Sectional Agreement works.
• Build strong working relationships internally and externally, including time spent on site to understand project constraints.
• Act as a key driver in transforming technical data into usable information that supports programme objectives.
• Support the production of ’as-built’ documentation at project completion.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical support to Assistant and Trainee Project Coordinators.
• Promote best practice in pre-construction processes and overall project coordination.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of value management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Recognised building or construction qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with a contractor in a design, technical, or pre-construction capacity.
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently as required.

Desirable:

• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Knowledge of Highway Authority (HA) guidelines.
• Experience using Power Projects or similar programming software