Project Coordinator - Construction / Development (1 Day p / w)

Freelance Project Coordinator - Property Development & RegenerationLocation: LangholmContract: Initial 12 months, with potential to extendCommitment: 1-2 days per week (semi remote - on site occasionally)Rate: Competitive day rate

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Coordinator / Project Manager to support the development and delivery of a varied portfolio of property, construction and regeneration projects based in Langholm.This is a particularly interesting opportunity for someone from a construction, property development or built environment background who has experience managing projects within the public, community or third sector.The role will involve working across a diverse programme of small to medium-sized developments, including commercial and retail units, sports and community facilities, refurbishment schemes and the restoration of historic buildings.You will provide project management and coordination across the full project lifecycle, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to help take projects from initial concept, business case and funding through to procurement, construction and successful delivery.Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the delivery of multiple property development, refurbishment, restoration and construction projects.
• Manage projects from early feasibility and planning stages through to procurement, construction and completion.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring key milestones, actions and deliverables are effectively monitored.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and other professional teams involved in project delivery.
• Lead and support stakeholder and community engagement, working effectively with local organisations, community groups, public-sector partners and other interested parties.
• Support the development of business cases, funding applications, grant submissions and project bids.
• Ensure appropriate project governance, reporting and documentation is maintained throughout each project.
• Monitor project budgets, risks, timescales and delivery priorities, escalating issues where required.
• Assist with procurement exercises, tender documentation and contractor appointments where appropriate.
• Provide clear progress updates and reports to stakeholders, boards, committees and funding partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered with appropriate consideration for quality, value for money and long-term community benefit.

The CandidateWe are looking for an experienced property or construction professional who is comfortable operating across both the technical delivery and stakeholder-facing aspects of development projects.You are likely to have:

• A professional background within construction, property development, surveying, project management or a related built environment discipline.
• Demonstrable experience coordinating or managing refurbishment, development or construction projects.
• Experience working within, or alongside, public-sector, community or regeneration organisations.
• Strong understanding of project governance, including reporting, risk management and maintaining appropriate project documentation.
• Previous involvement in funding applications, bids, grant funding or business case development.
• Strong stakeholder management and community engagement experience.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary professional teams.
• The ability to manage several projects simultaneously, each potentially at a different stage of development.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to work with stakeholders at operational, community and senior level.

The OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager, Development Manager, Building Surveyor, Construction Project Manager or Property Development professional looking for a flexible consultancy-style assignment.The position is offered on an initial 12-month basis, with the possibility of continuing beyond the initial term as the wider programme develops.With a requirement of approximately 1-2 days per week (some site days/some wfh days), the role could work particularly well for an experienced consultant, freelancer or senior property professional looking to add a meaningful long-term project to their existing portfolio.A strong day rate is available, dependent on experience.

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