Project Coordinator

About The Role

Base Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Project Co-ordinator who will be responsible for ensuring that project systems are updated in a timely, complete and accurate manner and tracking progress of projects.

The role will support the Project Managers to coordinate and support administration for delivery activities. The Project Coordinators act as a central point of contact for the Project Managers and delivery teams for administration, showcasing a proactive nature and demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of the team. The role will focus strongly on system, finance and governance administration and will be required to liaise with delivery areas to ensure that appropriate and accurate information is submitted to support broader reporting activities.

Key Accountabilities

Roles and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Provision of support across the delivery lifecycle in relation to managing financial control of a project (e.g. raising purchase orders and processing accruals).
• Coordinate governance processes through arranging meetings, taking minutes and tracking actions.
• Ensure day-to-day support activities for project-level and programme-level core functions including collation of project updates, supporting formulation of inputs and consolidation of outputs.
• General support for delivery teams including PPE requirements, training / learning needs, ad-hoc support across meetings over the lifecycle of project / programme delivery.
• Provision of support across the delivery lifecycle in relation to managing appropriate systems supporting the execution of delivery.
• Collaborate with the wider Large Capital Delivery directorate to ensure an efficient service is provided to stakeholders.
  
  

What do I need?

We are looking for someone who has experience of Project Co-ordination or a willingness to learn. A background in a Large Capital Projects environment would be advantageous, though this is not essential.

• Knowledge of Project Control Systems and processes.
• Proficient with Excel and the ability to manipulate and interrogate data.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships.
• Focus on continuous improvement, striving to improve the quality of Project Controls processes as an aid to project management.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
  
  

About Our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Fiona on [email protected] / 01738 340954.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.