Project Coordinator
Join a well-established UK business at the forefront of the utilities sector, where technology and innovation play a key role in delivering exceptional service.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in project delivery within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Role Overview
- Location: Watford/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)
- Package: £30,000- £35,000pa & benefits
- Industry: Utilities
What You'll Be Doing
- Take ownership of smaller IT and business projects, managing them from planning through to successful completion.
- Coordinate release management activities and support smaller data-focused initiatives.
- Work alongside Project Managers and PMO colleagues to keep larger project workstreams on schedule.
- Manage project timelines, monitor progress and proactively identify risks or potential delays.
- Resolve day-to-day project challenges independently, escalating where appropriate.
- Keep project plans, Jira boards and delivery updates accurate and up to date.
- Produce clear project status updates, meeting notes and action trackers for stakeholders.
- Coordinate meetings, governance activities and project logistics across multiple teams.
- Build strong relationships with internal departments, suppliers and third-party partners.
- Support onboarding activities for new tools, platforms and team members where required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and identifying opportunities to improve future delivery.
Main Skills Needed
- Experience supporting or delivering small projects within an IT, data or project environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Confident making day-to-day decisions within agreed project scope.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across different levels.
- Working knowledge of Jira, or the ability to learn new project tools quickly.
- A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve.
- Highly personable individual.
- Experience with release management, data projects, Confluence or SharePoint would be advantageous.
- Experience working in the Utilities sector would be advantageous.
What's in It for You
- Competitive salary with an attractive benefits package.
- Profit share scheme.
- Enhanced pension contributions.
- Enhanced annual leave options.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life insurance and income protection.
- Clear career progression into Project Management.
- Access to online learning and professional development.
- Birthday off every year.
- Modern office with a collaborative, community-focused culture.
- Regular company social events and celebrations.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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