Project Co-ordinator

Job Title: Project Co-ordinator(Ex- Military candidates preferred)

Location: Snowhill, Birmingham

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits package

Start date: ASAP

THE COMPANY

Our client is one of the leading firms of Chartered Surveyors specialising in providing professional advice to the utility and infrastructure sectors. Their core expertise lies in national cross-country projects, referencing land, project management, acquisitions, route feasibility, compulsory purchase & negotiation of compensation claims, all delivered to a wide range of blue chip clients

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a team co-located with the client to assist in delivery of Early Works for HS2. The successful applicant will be involved with the HS2 project between London and Leamington Spa on a fixed one year term contract which is likely to be subject to extension.

The role will be responsible for establishing and delivering a project to meet with a high volume of landowners throughout 2018. The role will liaise with multiple departments and organisations to programme and prepare for the meetings and will then co-ordinate with the remote working surveyors to deliver the meetings. You will also be expected to undertake some site meetings in support of the surveyors. Experience is required in working with and co-ordinating programmes and directing people whilst delivering to tight deadlines. You need to have clear and confident communication skills and have a "can-do" positive attitude whilst working day to day with the client. Knowledge of the rural environment and agricultural matters would be advantageous as would previous experience on Utility or Infrastructure projects. You must also have your own car.

WHAT YOUR ROLE WOULD INVOLVE

• Working with a team to support the HS2 project's enabling works
• Establishing and maintaining close and effective relationships with clients, contractors and landowners
• Planning programmes and processes and overseeing efficient flows of data
• Day to day client liaison.
• Attendance of meetings on site and at client offices

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Strong Communicator
• Team Player
• Knowledge of Agriculture
• Basic IT competence
• Systematic
• Problem Solver
• Willingness to Learn
• Health & Safety awareness
• Reliable
• Positive
• Trustworthy
• Conscientious
• Punctual
• Personable
• Presentable

Ref: 13236_1507739263 | Published: 11th Oct 2017