Job Description
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…
We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Project Coordinator to join the team within our integrated WSP / Norfolk County Council Design Consultancy based in County Hall, Norwich. Our long-term contract with Norfolk County Council started in 2014 and the collaborative approach of technical excellence from WSP, combined with Norfolk County Council's enviable record of securing project funding, offers an opportunity to be part of some exciting and diverse opportunities.
The role involves working with our highways design and structural engineering teams to deliver a countywide programme of infrastructure improvements, helping us meet our clients’ aims and solve their challenges. The role requires you to be at County Hall in Norwich at least 2 days a week, with the rest of the week working remotely.
Your Main Responsibilities Will Include
1. Communication with project team members.
2. Coordination of project-related tasks, events, and meetings.
3. Maintaining project-related files and documents.
4. Preparing project-related meeting agendas, minutes, and action items.
5. Developing and maintaining spreadsheets and databases for correspondence logs and progress reports.
6. Preparing and promoting a range of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) such as speed restrictions for new housing developments.
7. Supporting project managers to meet their project’s financial performance goals.
8. Working with internal invoicing systems to help teams with the processing of invoices and tracking payments.
9. Developing and supporting strong client relationships.
10. Taking a proactive role, including researching and drafting replies as needed.
11. Responding to enquiries, managing project and financial trackers and reporting.
12. Contributing to the development of effective information management systems.
13. Ensuring project managers compliance with documents in line with governance requirements and processes.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
1. Experience with business administration, finance or customer services and proven ability to work as part of a team in a busy role, prioritising and responding to multiple demands.
2. A high level of competence in the use of spreadsheets and databases working with Microsoft Office packages.
3. Excellent verbal and written skills, along with proficient, confident, and skilled organisational, administrative and prioritisation skills.
4. Experience of developing and implementing systems and processes to help improve administrative management and service delivery.
5. Experience in stakeholder management and diary utilisation.
6. The role requires a full UK driving licence as occasional site visits will be necessary.
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 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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