Construction & Built Environment
Construction & Built Environment
Construction Coordinator
Keep construction projects running smoothly, coordinating the people, materials and schedules behind Greater Manchester's new buildings.
Construction coordinators keep building projects organised. They schedule work, coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, track progress and paperwork, and help site and project managers deliver jobs safely, on time and on budget. With major housing, commercial and regeneration schemes under way across Manchester, Salford and the wider city region, coordinators are needed by main contractors, developers and housing providers.
Salary in Greater Manchester
- Typical starting pay: around £26,000 to £30,000 a year for coordinator roles
- Progression: construction project managers in Manchester earn an average of around £46,000, with early-career project managers on about £34,000
- Pay depends on the size of the employer and the projects you work on
Career path
- Getting started: site administrator, trainee or apprentice in construction, or a role supporting a site team
- Construction coordinator: planning schedules, coordinating trades and suppliers, and keeping records up to date
- Assistant project manager or site supervisor: taking responsibility for parts of a project and its team
- Next steps: construction project manager, construction manager, or a specialism such as planning, health and safety, or commercial management
How to get started
A qualification in construction, such as an HNC or HND in construction management, gives you the technical knowledge employers look for. Site experience and a CSCS card are also helpful. Use the View Courses button to see GMIoT courses linked to this career.
Salary figures are a guide, based on National Careers Service and PayScale data for 2025 to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, sector and experience.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and update project schedules
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and deliveries
Track progress and report to site and project managers
Manage project documents, drawings and records
Support health, safety and quality checks on site
Help monitor costs and resolve day-to-day issues
Skills Needed
- Organisation and planning
- Clear communication with different teams
- Knowledge of construction methods
- Problem solving under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Confidence with IT and scheduling software
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