project coordinator Coventry, England
Job description
What do you get if you cross an award winning, innovative, water company and over 300 dedicated team members? Our Design team of course!
Our ambitious and innovative projects (all 5000+ of them) help to combat the challenges of waste and water infrastructure, flooding and water quality. Being part of our inhouse designers means we can do the best by our customers and our water.
If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.
Within our Capital Design and Delivery department, we are looking for a Project Coordinator to join the Capability team based in Coventry.
Are you an experienced information handler, who can organise and communicate effectively across both the project and wider team? Do you have strong Microsoft Excel skills? Would you be interested in building your career in a role which will give you variety, challenge and plenty scope of learning? This is an excellent opportunity who`s looking to build their career in Project Management.
Sounds interesting? Then, read on.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
As a Project Coordinator working in our Capital Design & Delivery Capability Team, you will support the Business Lead in the management and administration of the capability portfolio and keep all projects and teams running smoothly and effectively.
You’ll work alongside technical leads and team leaders to track and dispense the information needed to do their jobs effectively, alongside keeping the projects running smoothly throughout the project life cycle.
In this role you’ll be responsible for creating and updating project schedules, as well as attending project meetings to record minutes, risks, issues and dependencies. You will produce reports for the Business Lead ahead of board and governance meetings, keep team members up to date with communications, coordinate deadlines and reporting requirements and drive team-level initiates and projects. This role will involve extensive diary management of senior team members and will coordinate internal and external meetings.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
You`ll have experience of producing data and preparing monthly performance reports using various statistics, as well as experience of working within a team environment. You will be well organised and have meticulous attention to detail, as well as excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.
You will be well organised and have a meticulous attention to detail. You will have excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills. You will be forward thinking and proactive, hungry for career growth and continuous self-improvement.
Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight.
We want people who show up and roll their sleeves up. Restless spirits who are ready to be part of something bigger, who care, who really care... because when you really care, you’ll go above and beyond. When you really care you don’t just talk about it, you do more.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.
And when it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity; who help us do just that.
We do more, because we care.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here’s some of our favourites:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
WHATS NEXT?
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at [email protected].
And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.
Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!
