The Company Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors.
We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.
We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK's Net Zero targets.
With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the UK and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.
The Opportunity As a result of our continuing success, we are experiencing rapid and extensive growth in all business sectors and we are looking to recruit a Project Coordinator to join our Design team supporting a variety of projects.
Based at our Head Office, Blackburn.
The successful candidate will be supporting the Design team by assisting with the delivery of design packages on all projects.
With the potential of developing your skillset to become a Design Manager within a two-year timescale, this is a fantastic opportunity if you are driven and would like to develop your career with Vital Energi.
What you will be doing: Assist the Project Leader and/or Design Manager in the management of the design process using commercial, contractual, programme / time awareness and technical expertise.
Assist in the identification, scoping and appointment of external consultants and contractors needed for successful project delivery.
Once appointed, manage their design delivery to the agreed quality, maintaining pace with project timescales.
Assist in the Town and Country Planning processes.
Assist in planning, chairing and recording meetings.
Minuting key progress and decisions, recording actions required proactively pursuing and enabling the design process to reach a conclusion.
Assist the design team to produce information while maintaining pace with project timescales.
Eliminate or reduce health and safety risks in the design.
Eliminate or reduce financial risks during construction process.
Operate in accordance with Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Management Systems and other agreed procedures.
Maintain good relations with internal colleagues, installation and project teams.
Assist in liaising with clients on work related issues.
Support the input of CDM detail within the company's processes and legislation.
Who we are looking for: Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to develop close working relationships.
Excellent communication and people skills Ideally have a Bachelors/ master's degree in an engineering discipline or Construction Management or Architecture.
A can-do attitude and a flare for innovation.
Knowledge of working on construction projects What you'll get in return Salary Negotiable (dependent upon experience) Company car or car allowance Contributory Company Pension Scheme Non-contributory death-in-service insurance Employee Assistance Programme 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.
Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service Option to purchase/sell additional holidays Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office Discounted gym membership across the UK Flexible working patterns EV charging points where possible Vital Energi is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
At Vital we are committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged.
We embrace our differences and know that our diverse team is a strength that drives our success.
The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit.
It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.
Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.