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Project Coordinator / Contract Administrator Salary range (subject to experience) : £40,000–£55,000 + Benefits & Career Progression Location: East Grinstead (Surrey/Sussex border) – Hybrid (3 days onsite) + odd days in, HQ in London, 1-2 days working from home. Sector: Data Centre & Critical Infrastructure (MEP Engineering) About the Role We’re partnering with a specialist delivery team in the data centre and critical infrastructure sector, looking for a proactive Project Coordinator / Contract Administrator to support complex, fast-paced MEP projects. This is a pivotal role bridging project delivery and commercial management, ensuring programmes stay on track, contracts are administered efficiently, and stakeholders are aligned throughout the project lifecycle. Why You’ll Love This Role • Work on high-value, cutting-edge data centre projects across the UK, • Clear career progression into project or commercial management pathways, • Support for professional development (RICS / CIOB / APM), • Collaborative, delivery-focused team environment Key Responsibilities Project Coordination: • Maintain and update project programmes, trackers, and dashboards, • Organise and minute project meetings, ensuring actions are tracked to completion, • Manage document control for drawings, specifications, and correspondence, • Coordinate site logistics and MEP trade interfaces, • Liaise with contractors, consultants, and clients to monitor deliverables and risks, • Support milestone tracking and regular reporting Contract Administration: • Administer contracts under NEC, JCT, or FIDIC frameworks, • Manage Early Warning Notices (EWNs), Compensation Events (CEs), and RFIs, • Maintain contract registers and ensure compliance with timelines, • Support payment applications, variations, and change control processes, • Track contractual obligations and flag risks/non-compliance, • Manage handover documentation including O&M and commissioning records What We’re Looking For • 3–5 years’ experience in project coordination or contract administration, • Background in data centres, critical infrastructure, or large-scale MEP projects, • Working knowledge of NEC3/4, JCT, or FIDIC contracts, • Strong document control and reporting capability, • Excellent stakeholder management skills across contractor, consultant, and client teams, • High attention to detail and ability to operate under pressure, • Exposure to MEP systems (HV/LV, HVAC, UPS, BMS) is advantageous The Ideal Candidate You are a dynamic, self-managing individual, comfortable juggling multiple priorities, organising senior project meetings, and liaising with specialist subcontractors and stakeholders. Flexible travel between home and project sites is required.

Development Manager (Client-Side Project Manager) Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits Location: South East (UK-wide travel required) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a client-side Project Manager / Development Manager to join a well-established, nationally recognised organisation with an extensive UK-wide property portfolio. This role offers the chance to work across a diverse range of projects, supporting the development and enhancement of a growing estate, with full lifecycle project exposure from inception through to completion. The Role Reporting into a senior leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering multiple construction and development projects across the UK. This is a hands-on client-side role, offering a mix of project management, stakeholder engagement, and technical oversight. Key responsibilities include: • Managing multiple construction projects from feasibility through to completion and defects, • Coordinating design development, procurement, and delivery of major works, • Acting as Contract Administrator (JCT) during the construction phase, • Overseeing project budgets, cost planning, and capital expenditure reporting, • Leading stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external consultants, • Supporting planning applications and building regulations approvals, • Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and health & safety standards, • Monitoring project progress, quality, and programme delivery, • Reviewing technical drawings (AutoCAD) and maintaining project documentation, • Contributing to the ongoing improvement of specifications and development processes About You We're looking for a proactive and driven Project Manager who enjoys working in a collaborative, client-side environment. You will ideally have: • 2+ years' experience in construction project management, • Experience administering JCT contracts, • Good knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, and H&S legislation, • Exposure to managing multiple projects simultaneously, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects, • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, • Degree / HND in a construction-related discipline (desirable), • Professional membership (e.g. CIOB) or working towards (desirable), • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, • SMSTS / CSCS qualifications are advantageous, though support can be provided. Why Apply? • True client-side role with ownership and autonomy, • Opportunity to work on a varied national portfolio, • Strong team culture with support from experienced professionals, • Clear progression and development opportunities, • Competitive salary and benefits package Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy .

Would you like to use your experience in commercial construction project management to make your mark on an interesting Construction Project Manager role that offers hybrid working, and the chance to work on multi-million pound projects and visit sites across the UK? Our client, a leading, award winning membership organisation has an exciting Construction Project Manager opportunity where you will be responsible for the management of multiple Major Works commercial projects at various sites across the UK, with projects costing anywhere from £1m to £3m in value. This will encompass all aspects of planning, budgeting, design, construction, supervision and technical advice both internally and with external stakeholders as well. Your role will also see you get the chance to see the fruits of your labour, visiting sites you're working on across the UK to ensure progress and compliance. As a Construction Project Manager, your role will involve: • Taking ownership of the end-to-end management of projects, • Managing and coordinating the design, specification and procurement of projects to deadlines and budgets, • Ensuring projects are undertaken in line with legislation and CDM regulations, • Taking the role of JCT Contract Administrator, visiting sites to check progress and auditing Health & Safety, • Producing cost estimates and capital expenditure reports, • Attending meetings with internal stakeholders to develop schemes for approval, • Preparing and submitting planning applications, and obtaining building regulation approval, • Producing and maintaining contract documentation, • Reviewing concept, planning, construction and as-built drawings, • Updating project progress on the system I am interested in speaking with candidates who have experience working as a Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, or Development Manager, managing multiple commercial (not residential) projects at once, of cost value minimum £1m+, and who has experience of JCT Form of Contract contract administration and a strong knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM regulations, and Health & Safety compliance. Holding a CSCS card and knowledge of AutoCAD is essential too. Salary for this position is: £54,000 p.a. to £56,000 p.a. (depending on experience). There is also a Car Allowance of £870 per month on top as well. Benefits include: Hybrid working, discounts on retail, holidays and gym, assistance towards training courses, private health scheme and more! If you drive parking can be found a short walk from the office, but if you don't want to drive, their office is located within 5 minutes walk from the train station - so very easy to get to! Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Data Centre & Critical Infrastructure (MEP Engineering). We’re partnering with a specialist delivery team in the data centre and critical infrastructure sector, looking for a proactive. Work on high-value, cutting-edge data centre projects across the UK.

Takingownership of the end-to-end management of constructions projects. Taking the role of JCT Contract Administrator, visiting sites.

This is a permanent HR Admin support role involving a full range of HR administrative tasks such as; HR advice, absence data, employment contract changes, staff benefits administration, recruitment support, and HR system updates. We are looking for an experienced HR Administrator to work on a hybrid

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support Rolls-Royce. On behalf of Rolls-Royce who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planets vital power needs we are looking for a Parts Sales Administrator for a contract until the e

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Supply Chain Administrator for a contract until the end of 2027 based in East Grinstead. This role offers 40 hours per week onsite (Monday-Friday). Job description - the role Purpose of the role: To manage customer parts enquiries and orders from initial request through to delivery and invoicing To provide accurate technical and commercial support to both internal and external customers To ensure efficient stock control and operational support for workshop and contract requirements What you'll do: Manage customer enquiries, quotations, and orders through to delivery and invoicing Interpret technical requirements and liaise with suppliers and factories as needed Coordinate workshop tickets and ensure parts availability and stock accuracy Place, track, and resolve issues with supplier orders Handle returns, credit notes, and maintain accurate invoicing processes Deliver excellent customer service and build strong relationships Assist with general departmental tasks as required during busy periods The skills you'll need: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-focused mindset Good level of commercial awareness Proficiency in Microsoft Office (SAP or ERP system experience is beneficial, training provided) Strong written communication skills for professional emails and correspondence Next steps We will only accept workers operating via a PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business TPBN1_UKTJ

Morgan McKinley has a fab new HR Admin role working for a great company based in East Grinstead, West Sussex. We are looking for an experienced HR Administrator to work on a hybrid basis assisting the busy HR team. This is a permanent HR Admin support role involving a full range of HR administrative tasks such as; HR advice, absence data, employment contract changes, staff benefits administration, recruitment support, and HR system updates. Salary: up to £32K + excellent benefits Hours: Monday to Friday - 35 hour working week Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, East Grinstead HR Admin duties: First point of contact for queries to their busy HR department HR Administration in the recruitment process such as; preparing recruitment packs, drafting adverts and job descriptions Provide HR guidance and advice Ensure HR undertakes necessary employment checks Administer new employees / leavers, updating systems etc Coordinate and add absence information Monitor and act on the HR inbox Support HR with in administering appraisal cycle, chase, collect, and record completed appraisals Inputting starters and leavers, change of detailsSkills and experience: Proven experience working in a similar HR admin, HR support role Excellent communications skills both verbally and written Good IT skills and ideally experience using HR systems such as SAP

Development Manager (Client-Side Project Manager) Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits Location: South East (UK-wide travel required) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a client-side Project Manager / Development Manager to join a well-established, nationally recognised organisation with an extensive UK-wide property portfolio. This role offers the chance to work across a diverse range of projects, supporting the development and enhancement of a growing estate, with full lifecycle project exposure from inception through to completion. The Role Reporting into a senior leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering multiple construction and development projects across the UK. This is a hands-on client-side role, offering a mix of project management, stakeholder engagement, and technical oversight. Key responsibilities include: Managing multiple construction projects from feasibility through to completion and defects Coordinating design development, procurement, and delivery of major works Acting as Contract Administrator (JCT) during the construction phase Overseeing project budgets, cost planning, and capital expenditure reporting Leading stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external consultants Supporting planning applications and building regulations approvals Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and health & safety standards Monitoring project progress, quality, and programme delivery Reviewing technical drawings (AutoCAD) and maintaining project documentation Contributing to the ongoing improvement of specifications and development processes About You We're looking for a proactive and driven Project Manager who enjoys working in a collaborative, client-side environment. You will ideally have: 2+ years' experience in construction project management Experience administering JCT contracts Good knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, and H&S legislation Exposure to managing multiple projects simultaneously Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects Working knowledge of AutoCAD Degree / HND in a construction-related discipline (desirable) Professional membership (e.g. CIOB) or working towards (desirable) Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel SMSTS / CSCS qualifications are advantageous, though support can be provided. Why Apply? True client-side role with ownership and autonomy Opportunity to work on a varied national portfolio Strong team culture with support from experienced professionals Clear progression and development opportunities Competitive salary and benefits package Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy . TPBN1_UKTJ