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

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.

ENGINEERING / MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY SOUTH LEICESTER LE18 1AD£28K-£30K SALARY OFFICE BASED ROLE MONDAY – THURSDAY: 8AM-5PM, FRIDAY: 8AM-1PMEARLY 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!

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.