Project Coordinator

About the Opportunity

The Vacancy

Project Coordinator

Job Type – Permanent (Full time)

Salary - £28,000-£29,000

Location – UK (Flexible Base)

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a flexible team, led by a project manager, to provide practical, logistical support projects, where activities may vary according to each project’s specific needs.
• Having a working knowledge of each project that they are involved in and being able to take proactive steps to help the project manager in everyday tasks as agreed.
• Step in for the project manager in their absence (by prior arrangement, and with appropriate support from the Project Director).
• Processing timesheet and expenses data for projects.
• Drafting applications for payment and invoices, raising purchase orders and credit notes as required.
• With guidance from the PM, negotiating appropriate rates with subcontractors.
• Drafting subcontractor agreements with input from PM.
• Providing administrative support for ecologists working in the field and being their point of contact during the working day.
• Creating and maintaining trackers of competency/onboarding/survey completion etc.

About You

Key Skills & Experience:

You will ideally have at least 6 months to 2 years’ experience in a project organisational, coordinating and communication or administration role.

Your qualifications will substantiate your strong numeracy and literacy skills. A degree or equivalent in an environmental discipline is desirable, not necessary unless there is ambition for progression through the project management pathway, in which case technical knowledge is desirable. In all cases, we require demonstration of the skills, attitude and aptitude necessary to perform the duties of a project co-ordinator; in addition to a demonstrable interest in ecology and the natural environment.

You will also have:

• A working understanding of commercial variables and an understanding of costs and sales.
• Being able to demonstrate good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively by email and messages.
• Demonstrate good verbal skills and the ability to communicate effectively by phone and Teams.
• Be competent in the use of Excel and the ability to interrogate, analyse and present data within spreadsheets.
• Demonstrate competence in the use of PowerPoint and the ability to produce presentations using RSK templates and present these to clients and colleagues.

Personal Attributes:

• You will be able to listen effectively to clients, other RSK colleagues and team members to ensure instructions are understood and carried out correctly.
• You will also have the ability to work collaboratively with other RSK Business Units for the benefit of the company and promote RSK as an environmental “one stop shop”.

Eligibility

Salary & Company Benefits:

Along with a competitive salary of between £28,000 and £29,000 (depending on experience), you will be able to enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Company Life assurance.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.
• Regular training and career development (CPD).
• Contributed pension scheme.
• Discounted Gym Memberships.

There is also the opportunity for this role to be part time/flexible depending on the location and experience of the candidate.

About Company

About Us

Biocensus offers leading consultancy and contracting services in the ecological sector. Our interdisciplinary teams have operated on and contributed to dozens of specialised and multimillion-pound projects across the UK. Our refined service offering oversees a complete range of ecological services, including advising on purchasing land, undertaking surveys and environmental impact assessments and post-consent licensing and monitoring.

As a market-leading ecological consultancy, we rely on our expert and multi-disciplinary teams of more than 150 in-house staff, supported by a nationwide network of more than 700 quality-assured consultant ecologists. We have the scale and capabilities to progress large-scale projects and the range of expert skills for the most complex or sensitive programmes. We work with our clients to make their developments suitable for first-hand users and the surrounding wildlife. RSK Biocensus teams identify environmental risks and seek opportunities to enhance developments. We will not identify and highlight a problem without offering a corresponding solution.

RSK Biocensus is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. 

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?