Project Coordinator

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of Rolls-Royces’ recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a Project Co-ordinator for a 12-month contract based in Winsford on behalf of Rolls-Royce who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet’s vital power needs. Please note that this role is going to be hybrid with a mix of 4 days/week working from the office and the remaining days working from home.

Job Purpose:

Takes responsibility for the control and delivery of smaller, lower complexity projects or aspects of project portfolios.

Monitor, review and report the status of projects / project portfolios in accordance with the requirements defined in the Project Management Plan and agreed with the Project Sponsor and Project Manager.

Key Accountabilities of the Project Co-ordinator:

  • Effective delivery of smaller, lower complexity projects or aspects of project portfolios.
  • Report the status of projects / project portfolios in accordance with the requirements of the project.
  • Manage and report variances to project baseline and report project Key Performance Indicators.
  • Review project data, identify and report trends, highlight anomalies and propose corrective action if performance is outside specification.
  • Ensure effective controls are implemented in accordance with the company management procedures to achieve the project success criteria.
  • Accurate reporting to relevant stakeholders in accordance with the defined timescales.
  • Facilitated and manage risk and opportunity activities.

Key Experiences and any Qualifications:

  • Degree level qualification preferable or equivalent industry experience.
  • Member of a professional body and working towards a APMP qualification or equivalent.
  • At least 1 year experience in a relevant discipline, preferably on project work
  • Working towards APMP / PMI qualification or equivalent (or assessed as possessing equivalent knowledge / experience to the same standard).
  • Experience in the development and / or implementation of project management processes and lifecycle, and a good knowledge of the project control processes.

Next steps:

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for the Project Co-ordinator position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.

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