Project Support/ Coordinator in Dodworth

Overview

Project Support / Coordinator

Influence your own progression / development with a unique opportunity to join our dynamic organisation. Inspire > Encourage > Invest > Develop > Reward.

We recognise that people are fundamental to the success of the business. Our staff are encouraged and supported to develop their skills to maximum potential.

Starting salary of £22,100 - £30,000 depending on experience. An individual’s attitude, commitment and enthusiasm is more important to us than specific experience. Diverse range of responsibilities and complete ownership. Become an integral and valued part of the team. A fantastic working environment within our custom-built offices. Friendly atmosphere and a positive team spirit. Excellence is extensively promoted and rewarded. A proven track record of rapid progression for staff with a huge emphasis on developing new skills and knowledge. Opportunity to push boundaries and be part of a close-knit team of like-minded individuals.

About 1st Horizon

1st Horizon provides measurement, mapping and technology-based services. Our services include: 3D laser scanning, land surveying, underground utility location/mapping, CAD & BIM services, aerial surveys, environmental surveys, technology-based solutions, and more.

Our vision is to be recognised as the number 1 brand for survey, mapping and measurement, through exceptional customer service, quality and innovation.

1st Horizon is a highly regarded and very successful business that has demonstrated sustained and significant growth historically. The company is undertaking an extensive recruitment programme linked to our future growth aspirations. We offer a unique and inspiring workplace with a aim to create a fantastic working environment and positive team spirit.

Huge investment has been made in creating our bespoke office facility and in the acquisition of cutting-edge technology and equipment.

The Role

A bespoke opportunity tailored to individual strengths.

Due to sustained growth, we are seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Project Support / Coordinator to join our Feasibility and Planning Support Team. You will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of feasibility and planning projects—from responding to quotation requests through to the submission of final reports.

This role is critical in ensuring projects are delivered on time, to scope, and in line with internal and client expectations. You will be the central point of contact between internal teams, clients and subcontractors, ensuring smooth coordination and timely execution across all stages of project delivery.

The ideal candidate will be confident, highly organised, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail with a robust work ethic. They will be flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment at the heart of a dynamic and forward-thinking business.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule your own workload to ensure all activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients and subcontractors.
• Request and issue quotations and scopes of work to clients and subcontractors.
• Book and schedule site surveys and technical visits in line with project timelines.
• Maintain a site visit calendar, ensuring all parties are informed and prepared.
• Coordinate project timelines and activities to align with client and internal deadlines.
• Monitor and manage multiple shared inboxes to ensure timely responses and appropriate escalation.
• Conduct and assist with detailed research tasks to support feasibility projects.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients and subcontractors to coordinate access and logistics.
• Follow up on deliverables from subcontractors, ensuring quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Track and monitor subcontractor and internal team performance against agreed timelines.
• Format, prepare and issue project reports to clients.
• Assist in organising maintenance suppliers and services for business premises.
• Maintain internal stock levels, including stationery, consumables and marketing materials.
• Organise staff travel, accommodation and expenses as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to team-wide process enhancements.
• Managing phone calls and directing inquiries to the appropriate departments.
• Maintenance of company vehicles and the company vehicle database. Arranging and managing service schedules, documentation and delivering vehicles where necessary.
• Perform ad hoc administrative duties as needed.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• 9 GCSEs Grade 9-4 (A*- C)
• Proven experience in a coordination, administration or project support role.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and office software.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks performed.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality or deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• The ability to take ownership of your own work, progression and development with guidance from a mentor.

In return, we offer

• Competitive remuneration and employment packages DoE.
• Actively endorsed career progression.
• Excellence and CPD extensively promoted with opportunities for growing with the company as we continue to expand.
• Substantial investment in staff training, with regular training days and team events.
• A fantastic working environment in our custom-built, company-owned offices.
• A positive team spirit, where excellence is rewarded.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement with Christmas shutdown and service-based leave increases.
• Access to employee benefits.
• Regular staff social events.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Outstanding opportunities for professional and personal development.

At 1st Horizon excellence is extensively promoted; you will be given the opportunity and encouragement to be the very best that you can be.