We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Project Coordinator to come and join our Scotland schools account in Paisley. 40 Hours Per week (Standard business hours Monday to Friday) We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join our growing Projects Team, supporting the successful delivery of lifecycle, minor works and improvement projects across PFI school environments and complex facilities. In this role, you will play a key part in coordinating project activities, ensuring structured planning, clear communication and effective control throughout the project lifecycle. Acting as a vital link between administrative support and project delivery teams, you will help drive efficiency and consistency across a diverse project portfolio. The role is primarily based at our Paisley office, with the opportunity for some hybrid working. What you will do Project Coordination & Planning • Coordinate project activities, schedules and resources across multiple projects • Maintain project programmes, trackers and action logs • Support project planning and mobilisation, including site setup and logistics • Monitor progress and follow up on actions, risks and dependencies • Ensure project documentation is accurate, up to date and accessible Project Administration & Control • Manage document control (drawings, permits, reports, certification) • Maintain key registers including risks, issues and change control • Prepare project reports, updates and performance dashboards • Support cost tracking, basic financial reporting and purchase orders • Ensure compliance with governance and audit requirements Contractor & Supplier Coordination • Act as a central coordination point for contractors and suppliers • Arrange site access, inductions, permits and work schedules • Ensure all required documentation is in place (RAMS, insurance, certification) • Track contractor performance and escalate issues where required • Support inspections, quality checks and defect resolution PFI & FM Environment Support • Coordinate lifecycle, compliance and improvement works within PFI environments • Ensure statutory and contractual documentation is complete and recorded • Support safe working in live school environments, including safeguarding • Assist with asset data management and condition tracking • Align project delivery with FM operations and school schedules Stakeholder Communication • Act as a key liaison between Projects, Operations, Schools and Contractors • Coordinate meetings, site visits and project reviews (including minutes) • Provide clear and timely project updates to stakeholders • Support escalation of risks, delays and operational impacts What you will bring Qualifications • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths • Relevant qualification in business, project management or construction (desirable) Skills & Knowledge • Strong organisational and coordination skills • Good understanding of project processes, tracking and reporting • Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project systems • Familiarity with FM, construction or PFI environments (desirable) Experience • Experience in a coordination, project support or operational role • Experience working with contractors or suppliers • Experience within Facilities Management or similar environment (beneficial) Technical Capability • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and project documentation • Understanding of project tracking, reporting and scheduling • Experience coordinating contractor activities in operational environments Personal Attributes • Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills • Highly organised with strong attention to detail • Proactive and solutions-focused approach • Able to prioritise and manage competing priorities • Collaborative and supportive team player We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you. Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .