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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