Senior Project Coordinator - Bridgwater

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Senior Project Coordinator to join the team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting project operations through effective coordination, workforce onboarding, payroll administration, timesheet management, and supervision of the administrative team. The role will also involve managing key project systems, coordinating inductions and training, and ensuring appropriate administrative support is maintained throughout the project rotation, including weekends.

Key Deliverables:

• Manage WIMS candidate screening and onboarding processes, ensuring all relevant requirements are completed.
• Coordinate payroll administration and respond to payroll-related queries.
• Manage and supervise the administrative team, ensuring effective delivery of day-to-day activities.
• Review and approve timesheets in accordance with project requirements and deadlines.
• Manage and maintain the DMS (Delivery Management System) and VMS (Visitor Management System).
• Coordinate the ordering and provision of IT equipment as required.
• Arrange site inductions, training, and other onboarding activities where necessary.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to ensure the smooth running of project operations.
• Ensure effective communication between project personnel, management, and relevant stakeholders.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of project administration procedures and processes.
• Ensure appropriate administrative coverage is maintained throughout the working rotation, including weekends.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and support efficient project delivery.

Key Requirements / Qualifications:

•  Demonstrable experience in a Senior Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, or similar supervisory role.
• Experience managing candidate screening, onboarding, and workforce administration processes.
• Experience in payroll administration, handling payroll queries, and timesheet approval.
• Experience managing and supervising an administrative team.
• Familiarity with workforce management systems, including WIMS, DMS, and VMS, or similar platforms.
• Experience coordinating IT equipment orders, site inductions, and training activities.
• Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a busy project environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining accurate administrative records.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including weekends, and ensure appropriate administrative cover is maintained.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate workloads, support colleagues, and maintain effective team performance.

Working Pattern and Pay:

• The rotation will run from Tuesday through to the following Thursday.
• Current weekday working hours are approximately 06:00 to 17:15, Monday to Friday, with 11.5 paid hours per day.
• On the final Thursday of the rotation, the finish time is generally between 13:15 and 14:00 to allow time for travel.
• Weekend working hours generally start at 06:00 and finish at approximately 16:00, with 11.5 paid hours.
• Weekend pay rates are enhanced, with Saturday paid at 1.4 times the standard rate and Sunday paid at 1.8 times the standard rate.
• Some flexibility around working hours may be available, provided adequate administrative cover is maintained at weekend

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities. 

We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. 

With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore. 

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.  

Inclusivity Statement 

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.