Project Coordinator

Berthon Boat Co Ltd is a family business located in the desirable town of Lymington between the Solent and the New Forest. Amongst a diverse range of activities, Berthon undertakes a number of new construction, rebuild and refit projects in both the commercial and yacht sectors. At Berthon, we believe that our history and our people make us what we are today – a family-run business offering exceptional maritime services from our world-class facilities.

Reports to:

Senior Project Manager

Main Purpose:

Providing a key project support role within the Berthon project office.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Working as part of a team, providing effective organisational, scheduling, costing and administrative support to the project managers, helping to ensure the successful and efficient delivery of a wide range of projects.

 Typical duties would include the following:

• Establishing and maintaining project documentation and filing systems (paper & electronic).
• Reviewing project progress, maintaining records, and producing progress reports.
• Preparation of project estimates and task documentation, submitting to client and logging authorisation status.
• Preparation of stage payments and invoices, submission of claims for payment and following up payment.
• Arranging meetings, organising facilities and support resources, recording minutes, and following up action points.
• Dealing with telephone and email enquiries.
• Word processing and composing project correspondence.
• Assisting with project tender process and day to day running.
• Assisting with negotiating and placing orders for components and services with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Sourcing and procurement of materials and services, expediting of orders and management of suppliers and/or contractors as required.

In addition to the above, further duties as may be determined for the effective and efficient running of the company.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communicator.
• High levels of computer literacy.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility and ability to identify support requirements.
• Able to use own initiative and work unsupervised.

Desirable

• Knowledge of marine terminology.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary based on experience and skills.
• Full time, with options for flexible working.
• 33 days holiday per annum, including bank holidays.

If you feel you meet the requisite criteria and want to work in a company that values its staff, now and into the future, please apply in writing by sending a completed application form along with your CV to: