Project Co-ordinator

Industry: Building and Construction
Location: Essex
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Overview

Our client is seeking a Project Co-ordinator to play a key role in the pre-construction phase across a variety of partnership-led construction projects. The successful candidate will support and lead elements of design development, coordinate statutory submissions, and ensure high-quality technical information is delivered in line with programme and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Co-ordinator

Pre-Construction & Design Management

• Manage the design development process, ensuring buildability, value engineering, and technical quality are considered at all stages.

• Lead tender launch meetings and ensure all information provided to the Estimator aligns with Employer's Requirements, reducing project risk.

• Develop well-structured contractor proposals to support tender submissions.

• Appoint and brief design consultants using clear and project-specific scopes of service.

Programme, Approvals & Compliance

• Create and manage design programmes to ensure timely, accurate, and budget-aligned delivery of information required for procurement and construction.

• Obtain and evaluate quotations from consultants, utility providers, and Local Authorities to support accurate fee schedules and best value.

• Secure early approvals to planning conditions, obtain unconditional Building Regulations consent, and obtain any further statutory approvals required.

• Obtain technical approval for Sectional Agreement works in a timely manner.

Coordination, Communication & Project Support

• Act as a key driver in transforming raw technical data into coordinated, useable information to meet programme requirements.

• Develop strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including spending appropriate time on site.

• Liaise closely with Pre-Construction and Production teams to resolve design queries quickly and comprehensively.

• Assist in preparing 'as-built' documentation and other close-out information at completion of works.

Person Specification

Must Have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of value management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Recognised building or construction-related qualification.

• Relevant contracting experience in a technical or design coordination role.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Ability to remain calm and deliver under pressure.

• Knowledge of HCA guidelines.

• Experience using Power Projects or similar programming software.