Project Coordinator

Job Description

Our client, a market leader within the Utilities industry, is looking to recruit a Project Coordinator on a contract basis for 6 months initially.

You will support the Digital Services Senior Project Manager in managing and delivering digital service projects safely and to time, cost and quality requirements. You will take ownership for digital product work packages and assist with developing and managing project documentation, ensuring governance and processes are followed, project financial management adhered to and assist with Health and Safety planning and activity
You'll also manage internal resources and third-party resources including scheduling contractors to ensure successful time outcomes are achieved

Job Accountabilities

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To ensure the Health, Safety and Wellbeing management framework is embedded in all activities and our Health and Safety belief statement is a reality
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Work as part of the Digital Delivery and Process Excellence team to drive through continual change and improvement in the way we deliver change for United Utilities
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Support Governance and Assurance processes within the Digital Delivery and Process Excellence (DDPE) function
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Assist with the impact of change and ensuring key project documentation is updated in line with change e.g. Project Management Plan etc
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Contribute and support project reviews and input to monthly reports on cost, schedule, risk, quality etc
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Assist in recording and documenting the project requirements and scope using the appropriate documentation depending upon delivery approach and methodology
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Create and maintain trackers for monitoring and controlling progress on multi-site projects
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Attend and on occasions chair project and third party supplier meetings and document the outcomes
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Assist with the co-ordination and output of regulatory evidence packs as required
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Assist in registering assets in accordance with the companies asset registration and de-registration process
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Assist with the production and data analysis of project, programme and product management information
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Raise payment requests and manage orders ensuring contractors are paid in a timely manner, subject to ratification that works are complete and to an acceptable standard

Knowledge and Skills

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Project Management Certification (Introductory Level)
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Demonstrable track record of delivery of projects throughout the project life cycle in a supportive role to the Project Manager
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Ability to influence decision makers and build effective relationships within Digital Services, the wider organisation and with external Third Party suppliers.
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Able to engage in effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, and have the ability to change communication style to suit different situations
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Flexibility and adaptability to respond rapidly to unexpected events, having the ability to develop creative solutions to problems and implement within the team.
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Able to demonstrate own time management and workload interface planning.
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A good understanding of different Project Management methodologies and the activities and timescales required to effectively deliver a project.
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Good analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail
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Excellent knowledge of telemetry, control, PLC's, SCADA, instrumentation and automation systems deployed in the water industry.
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Working knowledge of the STS Telemetry system with the ability to navigate around the system

Desirable Criteria

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Experience in operational technology/telemetry

Please note this role will be offered on a PAYE/Umbrella basis only.

Should your application be successful, and you are offered the role, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any assignment offer with our client will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure Barring Service.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.