Project coordinator

Our client is a trusted provider of specialist services to the Rail and Forestry sectors. For the past 20 years, they have been committed to delivering excellent results for clients, utilising innovative and industry-leading expertise. As they enjoy continued success and growth, they require an additional Project Coordinator to join a busy team. Supporting the Civil Engineering team, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for: * Provide professional and comprehensive support to the Project Manager and the delivery team * Accurate capture, recording and reporting of technical data, utilising spreadsheets, trackers and other software * Ensure project records and files are collated, complete, up to date and stored in line with internal and external requirements * Proactively plan, coordinate and organise access, road closures, resource, logistics, etc. with appropriate third parties, in a timely manner, supporting efficient delivery and building effective relationships * Create and implement efficient standard operating procedures for the role of Project Coordinator, ensuring adherence to internal quality and compliance systems * Coordinate and submit various documents and reports, to the client, as required * Manage and participate in the development and implementation of new ways of working to improve working processes * Proactively liaise and collaborate with internal colleagues and external clients to support effective service delivery and consistency in practice * Coordinate, attend and minute meetings. Track and follow-up actions in a timely manner. Support the Project Manager in coordinating diaries * Provide technical administrative support to the wider business for ad-hoc projects, when required * Develop excellent professional relationships with internal and external key stakeholders to support collaborative working * Observe and follow all applicable safe methods of working, and health, safety and environmental rules/procedures. Report any incidents or Close Calls immediately to the appropriate person * Act as an ambassador, upholding and reflecting the ethos and values of the Company The ideal candidate for the role of Project Coordinator will have: * Exceptional coordination skills with significant experience in a similar role * Be highly organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise * Process-driven with excellent attention to detail * Highly competent in MS Outlook,Word and Excel * Experience of producing reports and analysing data * Be proactive, taking initiative and ownership of tasks * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Self-motivated and a team player * Demonstrate initiative in problem-solving * Work collaboratively and build effective working relationships * Able to work on own initiative and without supervision Desirable, but not essential: * Previous technical administration experience is desirable * Experience using MS Project application * Experience using or working with digital or online mapping systems, including GPS/GIS * Hold a full driving license