Project Coordinator - 12-month Fixed Term Contract

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role...

As part of our highly collaborative Local Government team in Norfolk, you will work on exciting projects for our clients. Based in Norwich, you will join the Local Government Bridges team, where you will contribute to a range of key projects across the County. You will also collaborate with WSP teams nationwide and in India.

This is a 12-month fixed-term role providing maternity cover, offering the opportunity to gain experience within a well-established and collaborative team.

WSP delivers professional services through multiple long-term frameworks and major projects. Backed by a team of skilled Project Managers and Directors, we lead the industry in Project Management excellence, ensuring efficiency with meticulous attention to detail. Our structured business model offers clear career progression for aspiring Project Managers.

If you are passionate about project coordination and innovation, and want to contribute to tomorrow's challenges, we want to hear from you. This role provides excellent opportunities for career growth and development for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicating with project team members.
• Coordinating project tasks, events, and meetings.
• Maintaining project-related documentation.
• Preparing meeting agendas, minutes, and action items.
• Developing and maintaining spreadsheets and databases for tracking project progress.
• Assisting project managers in achieving financial performance targets.
• Supporting invoicing and payment tracking using internal systems.
• Building and nurturing strong client relationships.
• Taking a proactive approach, including researching and drafting responses as needed.
• Managing project and financial trackers, reporting, and handling enquiries.
• Contributing to the development of effective information management systems.
• Ensuring compliance with governance requirements and processes.
• Converting and uploading reports to client systems.
• Providing support to the Bridges Manager and Senior Project Manager.
• Providing site support and performing ad hoc duties as needed.

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• Experience in business administration, finance, or customer service, with proven ability to work effectively in a busy team environment, managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets and databases, along with strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong organisational, administrative, and prioritisation abilities.
• Experience in developing and implementing systems to improve administrative management and service delivery.
• Experience in stakeholder management and diary management.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.