Project Planning Coordinator

Project Planning Coordinator
Background:
Our Clent is a Project Management Company who specialise in overseeing domestic construction work in London and the surrounding areas. We carry out more than 100 projects a year, delivering high-end extensions and conversions in some of the most affluent boroughs in London.
Purpose of the role:
To liaise with Clients, Architects, Contractors, Local Authorities, Surveyors and Engineers for the purposes of planning, scheduling and coordinating construction projects.
Responsibilities:
• Manage Client build from initiation through to signoff
• Work as an intermediary between the architect and client to produce plans
• Coordinate all planning and party wall matters on behalf of the client, to ensure appropriate permissions are in place for the works to commence on time
• Providing general and technical assistance to the clients throughout the planning process
• Coordinate amendments and update project schedules and pricing
• Coordinate the Engineer and Architect to prepare technical information for site
• Prepare construction packages and conduct commencement meeting with Client and Contractor
• Conduct regular inspections of build throughout project
• Coordinate trades and suppliers in relation to the work on site
• Manage communication between the Contractor, Client and other trades
• Authorise payments from Client to the Contractor and other trades
• Liaise with Building Control to resolve issues on site
• Conduct sign off meeting and manage handover of project back to office

What we’re looking for:
• Essential: previous knowledge of working within the building industry (preferably domestic)
• Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident in dealing with people from all backgrounds
• Able to manage own workload and deliver to deadlines
• Work well under pressure and able to handle difficult situations
• Highly dependable and responsible
• Sound IT skills: MS-Office, CRM database and general internet use
• Have at least education qualifications to A level standard or equivalent
• Have experience in reading architectural plans
• Ideally have experience with domestic planning and party wall matters

Salary: £36,000 – £42,000per annum depending on experience
Location: Northwood (2 days/week) and travel to clients throughout London (3 days/week)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, company car & fuel card, mobile phone and laptop