Project Administrator

Project Administrator
Engineering / Manufacturing Industry
South Leicester LE18 1AD
£28k-£30k Salary
Office Based Role
Monday – Thursday: 8am-5pm, Friday: 8am-1pm
Early Finish Fridays, 33 Days Holiday, Pension, Career Growth

Are you an experienced Project Administrator or Controller within an engineering or manufacturing company?
If you're looking for the next step in your career, this opportunity could be perfect for you!

About the Company
Our client is a well-established engineering manufacturing business seeking a Project Administrator to join their team.

The ideal candidate will come from an engineering, manufacturing or electrical/mechanical services background. 
Other job titles could include: Project Coordinator, Project Admin, Engineering Administrator, Project Planner, Document Controller, Contracts Administrator

Role & Responsibilities: Project Administrator

- Collaborate with internal departments (Project Managers, Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, R&D, and Production Manager).
- Coordinate installation and wiring/commissioning teams using Microsoft Project.
- Arrange and oversee support services (e.g.

transportation, hire equipment).
- Monitor the administrative & financial status of projects.
- Place purchase orders for transportation, installation teams, and hire equipment.
- Process invoices for payments, authorised by Project Managers.
- Collect and upload commissioning documentation from installation teams.
- Occasionally source parts for projects and visit sites for collections.
- Liaising with customers
- Track the financial performance of contracts, providing insights for future projects.

Candidate Requirements - Project Administrator:

- Experience in an engineering or industrial product manufacturing business
- Strong communication skills (interacting with customers and site operatives).
- Experience in creating invoices for external customers.
- Ability to commute to LE18 daily and hold a UK driving license.
- Understanding of technical drawings (CAD, wiring loom drawings, schematics).
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office applications).
- Well-organised with strong administration skills. 

Salary & Benefits

- Starting Salary: £28k-£30k
- Starting salary depends on experience
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- 39-hour working week
- Monday – Thursday: 8am-5pm, Friday: Early Finish at 1pm
- Career Growth: Long-term potential to develop into a Project Manager

Interested? To apply for this Project Administrator position, here are your two options:
1.

"This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call 0116 2545411 now and let’s discuss your experience.

Ask for Emma Gilmore between 7.30am - 4.30pm
2.

"I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know
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