Senior Project Co-ordinator

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 of the Senior Project Co-ordinator

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 useable 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.