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Small Works Project Coordinator

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedConstruction
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 26 March 2026

Job Description

Plan schedule and coordinate small building works. Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal teams. Manage quotes, orders, programmes and job progress. Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to standard. Competitive rates of pay. Clear progression into project and contract roles. Supportive, professional team environment. Varied projects across multiple building types. Opportunity to move off the tools into project coordination. For more details and to apply contact vacancies@scs.co.im or 01624628424

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i62%

This role combines routine administrative and reporting tasks, which are increasingly automatable, with human-centric coordination, negotiation, and on-site problem-solving that resist full automation. Many tasks can be augmented by project management and reporting software, but direct client liaison and real-world issue resolution require human skills. AI exposure is moderate-high due to the prevalence of digital tools in planning, reporting, and documentation.

Task analysis

  • Plan and schedule small building works projects, allocating resources and setting timelines.
  • Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to coordinate project requirements and resolve issues.
  • Manage quotes and orders for materials and subcontracted services.
  • Monitor job progress and update stakeholders on project status.
  • Ensure all works are delivered safely, on time, and to required quality standards.
  • Prepare and maintain project documentation, including schedules, reports, and compliance records.
  • Conduct site visits to inspect work quality and adherence to safety standards.
  • Coordinate responses to unexpected issues or changes in project scope.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2436Construction Project Managers and Related Professionals
O*NET: 11-9021.00 Construction Managers
AI analysis: 15 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Construction of buildings · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £60k
UK sector median
£43,684
UK sector mean
£52,500
£0£15k£30k£45k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Use project management apps for scheduling and tracking tasks
  • Automate routine reporting with AI-driven dashboards
  • Leverage AI tools for document and compliance management

📈 Disruption outlook

15%1 yr
28%5 yrs
45%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentCopilot for Project

Automates scheduling, reporting, and routine documentation tasks

💻 TechnologyPower Automate

Streamlines quotes, orders, and stakeholder updates

🔀 RestructureHybrid Coordination Model

Blend human site visits with digital task management

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

Routine admin is automatable; human oversight needed for client and on-site tasks

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Microsoft Project

Plan, schedule, and monitor project timelines

Power Automate

Automate quotes, orders, and routine reporting

Copilot for Teams

Coordinate communications and summarise stakeholder meetings

Key Skills

Project ManagementIntermediateStakeholder ManagementIntermediateTime ManagementIntermediateBuilding and ConstructionIntermediateHealth and SafetyIntermediateAdministration and ManagementIntermediateAttention to DetailIntermediateTeamworkIntermediateMicrosoft OfficeIntermediateCoordinationIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Building and ConstructionProject ManagementHealth and Safety ProceduresAdministrative ProceduresClient Service and Relationship ManagementRegulatory ComplianceReporting and Documentation

O*NET Competency Skills

Judgment and Decision MakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationCritical ThinkingTime ManagementActive LearningMonitoringNegotiationReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingManagement of Financial ResourcesSystems Analysis

Alternative Career Paths

Construction Project Manager90% match

Oversee larger and more complex construction projects from initiation to completion.

Contract Administrator80% match

Manage contracts, compliance, and documentation for construction projects.

Facilities Manager75% match

Coordinate maintenance and operations for buildings and facilities.

Site Supervisor70% match

Supervise on-site construction activities and teams.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Yardi softwareGoogle DocsMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft SharePointAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DAutodesk Revit

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Getting Information
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Processing Information
  • Training and Teaching Others

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

12%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

7%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£74k

US ref. $93k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Management

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