PMO Support Coordinator

Our OEM Client based in Solihull is searching for a PMO Support Coordinator to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 10th May 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £41.06 per hour.

The Opportunity: The GME Pre Construction Team are seeking a highly motivated and engaged Projects Coordinator & Compliance to support our growing Pre-Construction Team within the wider Infrastructure Department. Involved in all aspects of Manufacturing sites development, from new build (major projects) to refurbishments to minor works. You will assist in ensuring governance is adhered to, reporting is completed accordingly, documents control, templates control from Strategic Intent, through the full project lifecycle to commissioning and Handover. There will be a need to interface with a number of internal and external stakeholders, including Engineers, and Infrastructure manager, and all relevant departments to deliver Projects in line with all KPI’s. Basic knowledge of Construction H&S will be required to understand process. This role is a key position in the delivery of GME’s core strategic pre-construction works. However, knowledge of the full spectrum of delivery, from Feasibility, Procurement, Manufacture, Delivery, installation, commissioning and handover is required to understand the key interactions.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Support governance implementation in the infrastructure’s projects portfolio.
• Projects Control.
• Prepare project reports to communicate to the wider business project situation.
• Cost, Time, Risk, Scope Changes, Issues, etc.
• Support reviewing and keeping all process templates up to date, achieving efficiencies, reducing interfaces, standardising systems and processes, maintaining control of project delivery and improving quality.
• Train team members and support with application of best practices.
• Ensure templates are aligned with last industry standards, statutory requirements and H&S regulations (CDM).
• Audit internal teams to identify points of improvement.
• Support engineers / project managers to close audit findings.
• Awareness of infrastructure / construction process / RIBA Stages.
• Awareness of new BSA – Building Safety Act, including application frame and duty holder’s responsibilities.
• Awareness of “Vehicle Manufacturing Processes” and associated infrastructure needs is preferred.
• Ability to be challenged, react to it positively and articulate rationale.
• Robust management of cost / timing / quality.
• Scope / Change management.
• Risks & Opportunities management.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Support PMO Governance Control activities for infrastructure Projects within GME Manufacturing plants, using both internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Support a range of construction projects with various sizes including civil works, structural steel works, mechanical & electrical works and general facility fit outs.
• Support the wider business planning, in scheme reviews, budget cost creation and justifications as required.
• Support the compliance with monitoring of construction regulations such as planning applications, building control and listed building consent as required.
• Develop key stakeholder relationships ensuring that GME is the primary source of all Infrastructure works. This will include stakeholders outside of GME.
• Support the GME Pre-Construction Manager with the development and maintenance of all Infrastructure standards within ME.
• Complete the pre-construction & construction activities to facilitate the delivery of world class facilities and infrastructure, safely, on budget, on time and to agreed quality standards.
• Undertake any other work as directed by the GME Pre-Construction Manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Key Interactions:

• The Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Process Team
• The Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Facilities Team
• The Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Infrastructure Team (MI)
• The wider Project delivery team, Internal/External consultants / Designers etc
• The GME CDM/Safety team
• Manufacturing Project Managers (MPM) Teams
• External suppliers, providing competent and challenging advice
• Regulatory Authorities including town planners
• Corporate Buyers – Vendor management
• The GME Business Manager to coordinate quotation, costing and timing, procurement information

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Relevant degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred (but not essential) in infrastructure fields such as: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Infrastructure, Building Services, utilities.
• Preferably a member of a recognised body (RICS, CIOB, ICES, APM).
• Proficient knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work stages, inputs, outputs and information exchange required at different stages.
• Experienced multiskilled and rounded delivery Engineers / Pre-Construction Project Managers.
• Experience in pre-construction, design, planning, cost estimation and feasibility studies.
• Knowledge in contractor management and site installations, to deliver benchmark Site Safety performance.
• Clear understanding of site safety, and Safety legislation (CDM 2015 Reg etc).
• Preferably knowledge of building, construction and infrastructure methods.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Knowledge and experience of supporting the development and costing of proposals, right through to delivery and final project completion.

Essential Personal Profile Required:

• An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.
• Excellent communicator, having the ability engage and influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Resilient and enthusiastic with the ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Core Health and Safety knowledge and CDM regulations.
• Time orientated with key focus of quality of event against key project milestones.
• Focused on Professional and Personal Development within their field.