Senior Project Co-ordinator

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Essex seeks an experienced Senior Project Co-ordinator to lead the pre-construction phase of diverse projects. The role involves managing design development, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. Essential qualifications include over 5 years of experience in a similar capacity, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 DOE is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with a contractor in a design, technical, or pre-construction capacity.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full design development process.
• Develop and maintain robust design programmes.
• Build strong working relationships internally and externally.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to work collaboratively or independently

Education

Recognised building or construction qualification

Tools

Power Projects or similar programming software

Job description

Senior Project Co-ordinator

Posted: 08 / 12 / 2025

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.

Pre-Construction & Design Management

• 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.

Programme, Approvals & Compliance

• 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.

Coordination, Communication & Relationships

• 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.

Team Leadership & Development

• 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.