Small Works Co-Ordinator

Unify; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company based in Maidstone is seeking a Small Works Building Coordinator to manage key building projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating materials and subcontractors, liaising with clients, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in a commercial/building coordination setting.
• Health & safety certifications such as CSCS card and SMSTS.
• Solid construction knowledge; experience in regulated sectors is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate key building projects and ensure smooth running of site work.
• Liaise with clients and manage procurement for materials and services.
• Prepare and submit project quotes to clients and manage site labour.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

SimPro

Job description

Small Works Building Coordinator (Office-Based)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Small Works Building Coordinator to join our Specialist Services team. You'll work from our office to coordinate key building projects, ensuring materials, labour, and subcontractors are in place and site work runs smoothly. Your role will involve liaising with clients, preparing documentation, managing procurement, and supporting site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain strong health and safety awareness; support preparation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Conduct site surveys to gather firsthand information and assess project requirements
• Assist with cost pricing, research, and procurement of building materials
• Organise hire of specialist equipment
• Obtain and evaluate quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and long-term partnerships
• Prepare and submit project quotes to clients
• Liaise with clients and site teams to ensure appropriate health & safety documentation is produced and submitted
• Coordinate site labour, including subcontractors and staff, ensuring readiness for project start
• Act as the principal office contact for site supervisors, subcontractors, and other site staff in coordinating materials and equipment
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required to support the team and project delivery

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in a commercial / building co‑ordination setting
• Solid construction knowledge; experience in regulated sectors (e.g. water) is beneficial
• Health & safety certifications such as CSCS card and SMSTS
• Strong customer-service orientation and excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc.); experience with systems such as SimPro is highly advantageous
• Excellent organisational ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, full-time
Typical working hours: 08:00 - 17:30

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Either a company vehicle (with optional private use) or a vehicle allowance