Project Coordinator Contract Jobs in Cardiff
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Project Coordinator
Posted 6 days ago by 83zero Limited
The Project Coordinator / Project Controller role is focused on supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security pr...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Qualification Manager (Qualification Development)
Posted 1 week ago by WJEC / CBAC
The Qualification Manager (Qualification Development) role involves overseeing a small team while coordinating the devel...
- Rate £50,961 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Project Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Morson Edge
The role of Project Manager (Business Transformation) involves leading the delivery of two strategic projects aimed at e...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Project Manager Contract (Data Loss Prevention)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Hays Specialist Recruitment
The Project Manager will lead a high-profile Data Loss Prevention (DLP) programme for a leading organisation in South Wa...
- Rate £425 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Cardiff, Wales, UK
Enterprise Security Architect (Principal Cyber Security Professional)
Posted 2 weeks ago by HM Revenue & Customs
The Enterprise Security Architect at HMRC will lead the strategic security architecture across the organization's techno...
- Rate £71,725 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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About Our Project Coordinator Contract Roles in Cardiff
What does a project coordinator contractor do?
As a contract Project Coordinator, you are hired to support the delivery of projects and programmes by managing the coordination tasks that ensure workstreams, resources, and stakeholders stay aligned throughout the project lifecycle. The role sits between Project Administrator and Project Manager in terms of responsibility, with Project Coordinators taking a more active role in tracking deliverables, managing dependencies, coordinating resources across workstreams, and acting as a central point of contact for project communications and status tracking. Project Coordinators are brought in to provide additional support capacity on large programmes, to coordinate specific workstreams within a wider delivery structure, or to manage the coordination of a defined project where a full Project Manager is not required.
What sets strong Project Coordinator contractors apart is build on the administrative foundation of project support with greater involvement in active project management processes. Experience maintaining project plans and tracking progress against milestones, managing project risks and issues at an operational level, coordinating between internal teams and external suppliers, and producing clear project status communications is expected. Proficiency in project management tools including Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or equivalent platforms is widely expected. The ability to flag emerging delivery risks clearly to the Project Manager, to chase actions and dependencies without being directed to do so, and to keep the project communication infrastructure running smoothly under pressure is the hallmark of a strong Project Coordinator contractor. PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent is well regarded and often a minimum expectation for Project Coordinator roles on larger programmes.
What is the market like for project coordinator contractors?
The Project Coordinator contract market is a high-volume and active market across all sectors where significant project activity creates demand for coordination support. Technology implementation programmes, construction and infrastructure delivery, and large change management programmes are among the most consistent sources of Project Coordinator contract demand. The market is competitive given the supply of candidates with project coordination experience, but contractors who combine strong organisational skills with sector-specific knowledge, proficiency in specific project management platforms, or a clear pathway towards the Project Manager level through PRINCE2 or APM qualification are in a stronger commercial position. Rates sit above Project Administrator level to reflect the more active delivery coordination responsibility of the role.
What is the contracting market like in Cardiff?
Devolved government makes Cardiff the administrative centre of Wales and a consistent source of programme management, policy, and digital delivery contracts. Insurance and financial services employers, several of whom have established significant operational centres in the city, provide a steady flow of IT, data, and change roles. An emerging technology sector around the city centre and Cardiff Gate business park has added software development and cloud engineering to the local mix, though volumes remain modest compared to larger English cities. The Welsh Government's investment in digital capability is a distinctive feature of the Cardiff market, creating opportunities in govtech and public service transformation that are structured and funded differently from equivalent programmes in England.
How much do project coordinator contractors usually earn in Cardiff?
Contract rates for project coordinator roles in Cardiff typically range from £225 to £405 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many project coordinator vacancies in Cardiff are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 project coordinator contract roles across the site, with Cardiff demonstrating consistent opportunities. Data reviewed up to June 2026.