Assistant Project Coordinator

Our client is a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy based in Manchester delivering specialist services in ecology, arboriculture, landscape architecture, and green infrastructure, are hiring for a Assistant Project Coordinator to come onboard. With a strong focus on biodiversity net gain, sustainable urban design, and innovative landscape planning, they work across a wide portfolio of development and infrastructure projects nationwide.

This is an ideal role for a recent graduate looking to build a career in project and resource management within a collaborative, environmentally-driven business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth operations across client communications, proposal coordination, scheduling, and financial tracking. You will be joining a sociable, growing team that values continuous learning, attention to detail, and a passion for environmental impact.

• Support the successful delivery of live projects by coordinating resources, tasks, and communications across internal teams
• Maintain accurate project records and CRM logs, ensuring all updates are captured clearly and promptly
• Assist with the preparation of fee proposals and appointment documents under the direction of senior colleagues
• Liaise with clients via email and telephone, helping to schedule meetings, organise site visits, and ensure smooth project progression
• Help monitor financials by tracking budgets, purchase orders, and internal project milestones
• Attend and minute internal meetings, ensuring follow-up actions are logged and completed
• Play an active role in improving internal project workflows and cross-team coordination

• Degree qualified in Business Studies, Project Management, or a related field (essential)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across several projects simultaneously
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Confident working with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally
• A positive, proactive attitude to solving problems and supporting the wider team
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Interest in sustainability, working in an environmental consultancy, and multi-disciplinary design work

• Salary circa £25,000
• 24 days holiday, rising to 30 with service
• Hybrid working model, with flexibility dependent on project needs
• Paid professional membership (1 annually)
• Access to company fleet vehicles
• Cycle to Work and Technology schemes
• Workplace pension scheme
• Discount at local leisure centre
• Free annual eye tests
• Supportive, friendly office culture focused on long-term career progression

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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