Project Coordination Specialist
Desired Skills: Planning,Communication,Coordination
Overview
Our client, a leading organisation within the infrastructure and energy sector, is seeking a Project Coordination Specialist to support the delivery of large-scale capital projects. Reporting to the Project Manager and working closely with the Project Management Office (PMO), this role will play a key part in ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in line with governance requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated project professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic project environment.
Key Responsibilities- Support the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects by assisting Project Managers and the PMO team.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of project management plans covering scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management.
- Ensure project governance processes are followed and assist with reporting to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Build strong working relationships across project teams to promote compliance with established procedures and processes.
- Coordinate project communications, including the preparation of meetings, reports, presentations, and project documentation.
- Administer document management systems and maintain accurate version control across project records.
- Monitor project progress, track deliverables, and follow up on actions arising from project meetings.
- Prepare and maintain project control documentation, including schedules, financial trackers, risk registers, issue logs, and action trackers.
- Support stakeholder and community engagement activities as required.
- Assist with procurement activities, including purchase order processing, contract administration, and expenditure monitoring.
- Produce financial reports, comparing actual spend against budget and forecasting project costs to completion.
- Promote and adhere to all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Contribute positively to team objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Third-level qualification in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- A postgraduate qualification in Project Management would be advantageous.
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a project coordination or project support role, ideally within infrastructure, utilities, construction, engineering, or energy sectors.
- Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Project.
- Experience with document management and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, ProjectWise, ShareFile, or similar systems would be highly beneficial.
- Professional project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, CAPM, or equivalent) would be an advantage.
- Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure and capital projects.
- Exposure to multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders.
- Career development within a growing and progressive organisation.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you’re an experienced Project Coordination Specialist looking to take the next step in your career we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact declan@peglobal.net for a confidential discussion.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.