Project Coordinator in Loughton

Project Coordinator

Salary: Up to £31k 

Contract: Fixed Term Contract- 6 months 

Location: Loughton, Essex

Working Pattern: Full-time

Fortus Recruitment are currently working with a well-established organisation who are looking to recruit a Planner to join their team.

This role will focus on coordinating and scheduling void property works, ensuring properties are returned within agreed timescales and budgets. You will work closely with in-house operatives, subcontractors, supervisors and clients to ensure works are completed efficiently and to the required standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule void works using internal systems, including allocating jobs to in-house operatives and external contractors.

   

• Monitor progress to ensure properties are completed within agreed deadlines and budgets.

   

• Keep clients and stakeholders updated on work schedules, delays and completion dates.

   

• Coordinate materials and liaise with suppliers to ensure everything is available when required.

   

• Work closely with maintenance supervisors to ensure works meet the required quality standards.

   

• Communicate with customers regarding planned works and property refurbishment programmes.

   

• Coordinate outstanding utility debt clearance with energy providers.

   

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and increase efficiency.

   

• Manage aftercare requirements and arrange remedial works where defects are reported.

   

• Provide administrative support and telephone cover when required.

   

• Maintain high standards of customer service, compliance, health and safety, and operational delivery.

   

• Build effective working relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams.

   

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in maintenance planning, repairs coordination or a similar role.

   

• Knowledge of social housing, voids processes and property maintenance.

   

• Understanding of trade-related works and the ability to schedule jobs effectively.

   

• Experience working with contractors, in-house operatives and maintenance teams.

   

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

   

• Ability to prioritise workloads, manage changing demands and meet tight deadlines.

   

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.

   

• Experience using scheduling systems such as Connect, Total Mobile or DRS would be advantageous.

   

• A practical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify solutions and improve processes.

   

• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a maintenance-related environment.

   

If you have experience in voids planning, maintenance scheduling or repairs coordination and are looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies and an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers. Equal opportunities employer.

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