Junior Kouadio
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Results-driven Multilingual Project Mobilisation coordinator with 10+ years’ experience delivering complex, multi-site project start-ups and managing rigorous PPM and reactive maintenance portfolios.. Recognised for strategic leadership, strong stakeholder engagement and robust contract governance with a proven ability to mitigate risk, drive operational excellence, and deliver project initiatives that optimise performance while ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and statutory obligations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Mobilisation Coordinator – Facilities Management
Vertex Service Group
London
2023.09 - 2026.03
- Led high-value negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors, securing stronger commercial terms and measurable improvements in value and service quality.
- Cultivated and sustained strong stakeholder relationships through strategic reporting, proactive updates, and confident communication at senior level.
- Drove SLA and KPI performance across contracts, proactively managing variations, extensions, and performance reviews to maintain full compliance and service excellence.
- Transformed operational workflows using lean methodologies, delivering significant efficiency gains and improved turnaround times.
- Directed budgets, forecasting, and cost control, identifying savings opportunities that reduced commercial risk and improved financial performance.
- Anticipated and mitigated operational and commercial risks, protecting projects from potential disruption while ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance.
Project Coordinator – Commercial Contracts
Transport UK
London
2021.01 - 2023.09
- Assisted in procurement activities including tender preparation, bid evaluation, and supplier onboarding.
- Managed project schedules, meetings, and stakeholder communications, proactively escalating risks and supporting mitigation strategies.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between engineering, operations, and site teams to drive alignment on project objectives.
- Ensured consistent application of governance frameworks and internal controls.
Finance project Coordinator - Commercial Contracts
Santander UK
London
2018.06 - 2020.12
- Assisted in developing detailed project plans, addressed potential risks timely, preventing unnecessary setbacks resulting in clearer direction.
- Streamlined processes by implementing innovative management techniques and delivered comprehensive project reports by meticulous documentation of every phase.
- Coordinated financial and commercial aspects of multiple projects, ensuring alignment with contract terms and budget controls.
- Monitored project budgets, tracked spend, and supported financial forecasting and variance analysis.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Prince 2 Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner
Axelos
LondonMEng (Hons) - Electrical Engineering & Business Management
University of Birmingham
BirminghamBTEC National Diploma - Information Technology
Croydon College
LondonBTEC - Electrical engineering
Richmond Upon Thames College
LondonSkills
- Stakeholder & Client Management
- Risk Mitigation & Compliance
- Commercial & Contract Management (Hard & Soft FM)
- Cost Control, Budgeting & Forecasting
- SLA / KPI Performance Management
- Supplier & Subcontractor Management
- PRINCE2 Agile practitioner expertise
- Advanced analytics & Data Management
Accomplishments
- Oversaw £5M+ maintenance contracts, maintaining budget compliance and ensuring strong commercial governance.
- Leveraged Lean and Agile frameworks to streamline planning and scheduling, improving delivery efficiency by 20% and project completion success by 30%.
- Achieved 8–12% cost savings on PPM and reactive maintenance contracts by optimising forecasting, controlling variations, and negotiating with suppliers.
- Improved SLA and KPI performance by 15–20% across multiple sites through strengthened contract and performance management.
- Cut commercial and claims exposure by 30% through proactive change control, accurate recordkeeping, and early issue resolution.
Languages
French
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mobilisation Coordinator – Facilities Management
Vertex Service Group
2023.09 - 2026.03
Project Coordinator – Commercial Contracts
Transport UK
2021.01 - 2023.09
Finance project Coordinator - Commercial Contracts
Santander UK
2018.06 - 2020.12
Certificate of Higher Education - Prince 2 Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner
Axelos
MEng (Hons) - Electrical Engineering & Business Management
University of Birmingham
BTEC National Diploma - Information Technology
Croydon College
BTEC - Electrical engineering
Richmond Upon Thames College