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 a construction 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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