Project Coordinator (12 Month FTC)

SMT is a leading full-service distribution company specializing in machinery and trucks. Our focus is on providing equipment for the construction, material handling, recycling, and transport industry. Launched in 2010, we have already obtained a significant heritage that dates back to 1946. Our mix of agility and international experience gives us the advantage of a synergetic environment. We are active in large parts of Africa, Belgium & Luxembourg, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and in US.

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £29,000 - £34,000 DOE
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)

Are you an organised and proactive professional with a passion for keeping projects on track and delivering results? SMT GB is looking for a Project Coordinator to join our Business Development Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Duxford.

Reporting to the Programme Delivery Manager, you'll play a vital role in supporting the planning, coordination and governance of business projects. Working with stakeholders across the organisation, you'll help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule and aligned with business objectives while maintaining accurate documentation, reporting and project controls.

This role would be particularly well suited to a recent graduate in a relevant discipline or an individual looking to develop their career in project management within a growing and ambitious organisation.

About the Role

SMT is currently expanding its project management capability through the introduction of a new Project & Bid Management Office (PBMO). This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at a formative stage and play a key role in supporting the development of the PBMO, helping to define responsibilities, ways of working and collaboration with operational teams across the organisation.

The PBMO will support a varied portfolio of projects spanning all SMT divisions and support functions. These projects will typically focus on more complex business change initiatives with higher levels of risk, stakeholder involvement and financial investment. Examples may include the onboarding of new brands and partnerships, organisational change programmes and projects involving significant business investment.

In addition to supporting major projects, the PBMO will help colleagues across the business deliver smaller initiatives by providing practical guidance, tools and templates to encourage consistent and effective project delivery.

SMT takes a flexible approach to project management, drawing on recognised methodologies and frameworks such as Agile, Waterfall and PRINCE2 where appropriate. We are therefore looking for someone with a broad interest in project management and a willingness to learn, rather than experience of a specific methodology.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and coordination of projects across the business.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, reports and project documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and governance forums, ensuring actions are tracked and completed.
• Monitor project progress and maintain risk, assumption, issue and dependency logs.
• Produce regular project updates, reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Support project governance processes and compliance with internal frameworks.
• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, invoicing and resource planning activities.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across multiple departments to support successful project delivery.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of the Project & Bid Management Office (PBMO).
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of project templates, tools and guidance materials for wider business use.

About You

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented individual who can confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You'll be a strong communicator, capable of building effective relationships and maintaining a high level of accuracy across all aspects of project administration.

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Support, Business Support or similar role, or be a recent graduate with relevant project-based experience.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience maintaining project documentation, reports and tracking tools.
• Strong administration and data analysis skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Power BI, CRM systems or project management tools would be advantageous.
• A qualification in Project Management, Business Management or a related discipline would be beneficial.
• An interest in business improvement, change management and project delivery.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discounts and benefits platform.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work on exciting business improvement and transformation projects.
• The opportunity to help shape and develop a new Project & Bid Management Office within a growing organisation.

Additional Information

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Please note that we may interview suitable candidates on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a successful appointment is made. Therefore, early applications are encouraged

Our values

Our way of working as a professional community, can be best described as Caring, Daring and Sharing. Caring because we are service-minded, and we always like to go the extra mile for our customers and give our people the attention and care they deserve. Daring because we are innovative in our business, constantly looking for smart improvement. And finally Sharing because we realize we’re doing this together; with our clients, with a great team of skilled specialists, excellent manufacturers and reliable suppliers. These values create an engaging environment for passionate people who like to work in a place with purpose.

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Any CVs or applications submitted in breach of this policy will be treated as unsolicited and will not create any obligation for SMT. SMT will not acknowledge or accept any claim for compensation, costs or fees arising from such submissions. SMT also expressly reserves the right to contact any candidates directly, without this creating any obligation towards the party that submitted their details