Project Coordinator

1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading UK mechanical engineering company who have an opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join their team in East Suffolk.
Role overview:
The primary responsibility of this role is to support the project managers and associated projects by ensuring project documentation, purchasing and administrative processes are managed efficiently.
In addition, the successful candidate will provide ad-hoc administrative support to the Office Manager and wider o􀆯ice team when required.
This role would suit someone with strong organisational skills and good commercial awareness, ideally gained within a construction, engineering or project-based environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Administration London (Primary Function)
* Provide direct administrative support
* Maintain accurate project files and documentation
* Assist with the preparation of commissioning certificates and project completion documentation
* Support the compilation and organisation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
* Maintain project trackers, logs and internal records
* Carry out project close-out checks, including completion paperwork and customer feedback
Procurement & Commercial Support
* Raise purchase orders for materials and subcontract labour
* Record and track project-related costs where required
* Assist with processing and checking supplier invoices
* Input quotations and project information into company systems
* Maintain equipment and project records
Communication & Coordination
* Act as a point of contact for general enquiries relating London projects
* Liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors when required
* Arrange meetings and manage diaries where needed
* Assist with coordinating project documentation and information
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
* Experience within construction, engineering or a project-based environment
* Understanding of purchase orders, invoicing and project documentation
On Offer:
* Private healthcare insurance
* Net Pension
* Company car / travel allowance
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Opportunities for career progression within the business
* Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of Mechanical and HVAC projects