Project Coordinator in Salford

Department: Business Operations Support

Reports to: Business Operations Support Manager

Salary: up to £28K DOE

Location: Manchester / Hybrid

The Opportunity

Join our Business Operations Support team and help keep projects moving. We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Project Coordinator to play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of projects across the business. You’ll help coordinate project activities, monitor progress, maintain accurate records and agreements, and ensure delivery processes are followed efficiently and on time. Your ability to stay organised, communicate effectively, and manage multiple priorities will be essential in helping the team achieve its objectives. This is a varied and fast‑paced role. As well as supporting project delivery, you’ll work collaboratively across the wider team, providing flexibility and cover for colleagues when needed to ensure a seamless service. If you’re a detail‑oriented team player who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Project Delivery team, providing progress updates on key actions to internal and project stakeholders.
• Develop and implement a management update and communication plan for effective engagement with project stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings, take detailed meeting notes, and participate in site visits to gain familiarity with ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with 3rd‑party back‑office staff to facilitate the progression of actions that may impact successful project delivery.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of each Project Manager’s workload, serving as the primary point of reference for information.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential process snags that could jeopardise timely scheme completion.
• Handle project‑related Purchase Orders, assisting the Head of PD in budget monitoring.
• Monitor and advance PD legal processes, flagging common issues to address areas of potential delay or risk.
• Manage project risk registers, directories, programs, and the Project Email account, while also overseeing Project Trackers, SLP & ICP Trackers for prompt actions by all parties.
• Travel booking and PPE ordering for the wider team.

About You

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Exceptional knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate and display professionalism at all levels.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to adjust priorities if/when urgent matters arise.
• Strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and confidence working across multiple systems and processes.
• Previous experience with MPAN administration or electricity industry processes, including dataflows, registrations or market systems, would be highly beneficial.
• Experience in water or other utility areas would be an advantage, but this can be developed with training for the right candidate.

Your Development and Benefits

At Leep, we believe in stable growth and putting our people first. Our 5‑year strategic growth plan gives us stability today and prepares us for the future, while nurturing a strong collaborative and supportive culture. Our benefits include:

• Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset.
• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays.
• An additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Company pension plan.
• Health Cash plan through Westfield Health.
• Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme.
• Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials.
• Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities.

Our Values

At the forefront of everything we do: Safety, Customer Promise, Accountability, Reliability, Respect, Flexibility

Equal Opportunities

Leep Utilities is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any appropriate accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.