Project Coordinator in Newbury

The Project Coordinator supports the planning, delivery, and oversight of projects within Water and Waste, ensuring activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of project plans, schedules, and resource allocations for Water/Waste infrastructure and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate daily project activities to ensure tasks are delivered on time and in line with operational priorities.
• Assist in preparing project documentation.
• Facilitate communication to ensure all parties understand project requirements, constraints, and timelines.
• Maintain accurate records for H&S audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.
• Monitor project risks and elevate issues that may impact regulatory obligations.
• Track project milestones, budgets, risks, and deliverables using internal systems and reporting tools.
• Prepare progress updates, dashboards, and status reports for project managers and senior stakeholders.
• Understand financial systems, including SAP and Daptiv, to support the teams, Project Engineers, and Risk Manager as required.

Base location

Hybrid – can be based at any Thames Valley site (e.g., Newbury (STW), Reading (STW), or Swindon (STW)).

Working pattern

36 hours per week – Monday to Friday, with flexibility for site-based work and travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Previous project, change management, and/or PMO experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels.
• High standard of verbal and written English required.
• Ability to work flexibly when required, with travel across the region.
• Driving licence & own car essential.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary between £42,000 to £47,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual leave: 26 days per year, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance-related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Benefits include annual health MOTs, access to physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process.