Engineering Administrator

Pertemps; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Administrator for a temporary ongoing contract in Biggin Hill. The role involves coordinating engineering activities, maintaining project documentation, and providing administrative support. Candidates should have prior experience in engineering coordination, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Excellent communication skills are essential for liaising with engineers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in engineering coordination or project support.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Act as a central contact point between teams.
• Maintain project documentation and schedules.
• Assist in planning and prioritising engineering tasks.
• Support engineering leads and monitor workflow.

Skills

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Project management tools

Job description

Engineering Administrator (Temporary – Ongoing Contract)

Location: Biggin Hill

Contract Type: Temporary Ongoing

Hours: 08:00 – 18:00, Monday to Friday occasional Saturdays

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple projects, ensuring timelines, resources, and deliverables are effectively managed.
• Act as a central point of contact between engineers, contractors, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, technical records, and progress reports.
• Assist in planning, organising, and prioritising engineering tasks based on project requirements.
• Support engineering leads by monitoring workflow, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and technical procedures.
• Facilitate communication between operational teams to ensure alignment on project goals.
• Provide general administrative and coordination support to the engineering department.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an engineering coordination, project support, or technical administration role.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project management tools.
• Ability to understand technical information and liaise confidently with engineers.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to workload and priorities.