Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Salary: £35,000 per annum + Discretionary Bonus
Location: Dorchester (hybrid home working potential)

Join an incredible team delivering essential projects in the UK water industry.

Are you an organised, proactive Project Coordinator looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced engineering or construction environment where no two days are the same?

We're looking for a motivated Project Coordinator to join our growing team, working closely with an experienced Project Manager to support the successful delivery of exciting projects across the water industry.

This is an opportunity to become a key part of a collaborative and highly skilled team, where your organisation, attention to detail and ability to keep projects moving will make a real difference.

You'll play an important role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget, while building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a Project Coordinator role, it's an opportunity to join a very special company, delivering essential infrastructure projects within the UK water industry.

The water sector is one of the country's most vital and resilient industries, providing long-term stability, meaningful work and exciting career opportunities. With continued investment in water infrastructure, you'll be joining a reliable, secure and future-focused industry where your work will have a positive impact on communities and the environment.

The Role

As our Project Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of projects from start to finish. Working closely with the Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and monitoring project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditure.
• Supporting the Project Manager with the coordination of day-to-day project activities.
• Organising, attending and participating in stakeholder meetings.
• Documenting and following up on key actions and decisions from meetings.
• Preparing presentation materials and project reports.
• Providing administrative support and undertaking project tasks as required.
• Liaising with purchasing teams to arrange parts, materials and plant hire.
• Raising purchase orders and supporting project procurement activities.
• Ensuring projects comply with company processes, frameworks and contractual requirements.
• Participating in internal and external audits.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is organised, enthusiastic and enjoys working as part of a team. You’ll have the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience working within the engineering, construction or infrastructure industry, but not essential.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations, but not essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• The ability to review and analyse material requirements and project costs.
• Exceptional verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A positive, collaborative approach with excellent teamworking abilities.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Career development and training opportunities
• The opportunity to work on varied and exciting engineering projects
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to build a long-term career within a secure and growing industry

Ready to take the next step?

By aligning with GEL Engineering, not only will you embrace a secure and rewarding career in the ever-growing water industry, but you also contribute to shaping a sustainable future. Enhance stability for yourself and your loved ones while being recognised and rewarded within a pivotal and promising sector. Are you ready to apply? Send us your details today!

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