Engineering Administrator

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Biggin Hill is seeking an Engineering Administrator on a temporary ongoing contract. You will coordinate engineering activities, maintain project documentation, and provide support to engineering leads. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in project support or technical administration, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers regular working hours from Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in engineering coordination or technical administration.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Maintain project documentation and schedules.
• Support engineering leads by monitoring workflow.

Skills

Engineering coordination experience

Organisational abilities

Excellent communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Problem-solving mindset

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.