Administrative support

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an Administrative Support Officer to join their team. This full-time role involves coordinating documentation and project support for a major infrastructure programme. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will help maintain efficient office operations and support project teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience within a busy, process-driven environment.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, and confidence learning new systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels.
• Strong organisational ability, able to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines.
• High attention to detail with a proactive and dependable approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating diaries, meetings, and team schedules.
• Preparing and formatting project documents and reports.
• Maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Assisting with onboarding processes.
• Supporting general office operations.

Skills

Administrative experience

IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Organisational ability

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you an organised and proactive administrator base in Cumbria? Are you ready to support a major UK infrastructure programme with precision and professionalism? Can you handle a high volume of documentation and coordination tasks with accuracy?

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Support Officer on a permanent, full time basis to join a leading engineering consultancy working on a major infrastructure programme in Cumbria. You’ll play a vital role in supporting project teams, ensuring documentation, coordination and communication all run seamlessly day‑to‑day.

We would also welcome applications from candidates within construction, nuclear, engineering, defence or major project delivery.

This role would suit candidates working as Project Administrator, Site Administrator, Document Controller, Office Coordinator, Project Support Officer, Project Assistant, Compliance Administrator, Operations Administrator, Technical Administrator or PMO Support Assistant.

Your duties and responsibilities

• Coordinating diaries, meetings and team schedules while ensuring information is shared promptly.
• Preparing, formatting and distributing project documents, reports and presentations to required standards.
• Maintaining accurate records, logs and databases to support compliance and project governance.
• Assisting with onboarding processes, including collating required paperwork and arranging inductions.
• Supporting general office operations to keep the project team functioning efficiently.

You will have the following qualifications and experience

• Proven administrative experience within a busy, process‑driven environment.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, and confidence learning new systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels.
• Strong organisational ability, able to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines.
• High attention to detail with a proactive and dependable approach to problem‑solving.

Get in touch now. If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Emma Roberts.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.