Project Coordinator

Overview

Based in Drogheda or the UK, this full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary and involves managing infrastructure projects focused on reactive works, shutdowns, and traffic management. The role operates Monday to Friday for 40 hours per week. The Project Coordinator will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and operational teams to ensure projects are completed safely, punctually, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the coordination of reactive works, shutdowns, and traffic management projects from beginning to completion.
• Develop and plan schedules, allocate resources, and manage work programs within the assigned region.
• Engage with clients, operational teams, and suppliers to maintain project timelines and deliverables.
• Create work packs, issue purchase orders, and update project tracking systems.
• Generate reports concerning project progress, productivity, and overall performance.
• Identify and address project-related issues promptly, escalating when necessary.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion a positive health and safety culture throughout all project tasks.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated organizational and planning capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in project or schedule coordination and managing operational activities.
• Strong communication skills combined with excellent customer service abilities.
• Proficient in IT applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Power BI.
• Commercially aware with aptitude for managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Proactive in problem resolution, confident in assuming responsibility.
• Effective team collaborator capable of building productive workplace and client relationships.
• Dedicated to maintaining health, safety standards and fostering ongoing improvements.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Competitive compensation tailored to skills and experience.
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional training.
• Employee perks including benefit discounts in a cooperative team setting.
• Participation in pension schemes for future financial security.
• Recognition programs to acknowledge outstanding work performance.
• Access to private GP services for convenient healthcare support.
• Life insurance coverage offering additional peace of mind.
• Holiday purchase scheme allowing up to five extra days of paid leave.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Commitment: Ground Control is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive workplace culture where diversity is respected and valued. Applications from individuals across all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged. The company strictly adheres to the Equality Act 2010, ensuring no discrimination occurs based on any protected characteristic.

Ground Control promotes fairness in recruitment, employment, development, promotions, pay, and terminations, and provides reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and staff. The organization enforces a zero-tolerance approach towards discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimization and fosters continuous improvement through inclusive policies and training.