Project Coordinator – Bedford Full‑Time | Office‑Based with Occasional Site Visits
A specialist manufacturer and subcontractor supplying secure, high‑performance door and access systems for government and public‑sector projects is looking to appoint a Projects Co‑Ordinator for its Bedford office. This is a stable, growing business offering long‑term development, full training and a clear progression route towards Project Manager.
The role is office‑based with occasional site visits. The Projects Co‑Ordinator receives a job from the sales team, inputs all information into the system, creates the project documentation, obtains internal sign‑off and ensures accurate information is passed to the factory so products can be manufactured correctly. The position also involves regular communication with customers, providing updates and ensuring all contractual requirements are met. Accuracy is essential.
You will join a supportive team consisting of three Project Coordinators and one Senior Project Coordinator, giving strong day‑to‑day guidance and experience around you. Candidates with or without industry experience are encouraged to apply; the key requirement is strong attention to detail and good IT skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Input project information from the sales team and create project documentation
• Support CAD and production teams with drawings and manufacturing schedules
• Maintain project timelines and issue customer updates
• Manage cloud‑based customer portals including 4Projects and Oracle Aconex
• Attend customer calls and complete follow‑up actions
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure obligations are met
• Produce internal and external project reports
• Support invoice and payment processes with Group Accounts
Skills & Experience
• Strong attention to detail and good IT skills (essential)
• Confident communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Construction or engineering experience beneficial but not essential
• Suitable for candidates with or without experience
Training Provided
• EFACS MRP System
• Scheduling and Works Instructions
• Group Reports
• Online Portals
• Product Knowledge
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave (including Christmas shutdown allocation)
• Discretionary salary sacrifice pension scheme after 3 months (2% company match)
• Auto‑enrolment pension option (1% employee + 1% employer)
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