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.

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.

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 or similar role.
• 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.

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

Additional Information

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

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.

SMT does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from headhunters, recruitment agencies, selection agencies, or any other third party, unless prior written consent has been given by SMT. These parties are not permitted to submit CVs or applications to SMT or its employees in any form, including, but not limited to, email, social media or online platforms, whether directly or indirectly.

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