Graduate Project Administrator

Meridian Business Support; Smeatharpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering support company is seeking a Graduate Project Administrator in Smeatharpe. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused graduate to support project managers and engage in various administrative duties. Ideal candidates will hold a degree related to data analysis, business, or project management, and it is necessary to reside in Devon or Somerset. The position includes essential benefits such as a pension and 23 days of holiday, alongside a clear path toward a Project Manager role.

Benefits

Pension

23 Days holiday pro rata + Bank holidays

Group Life Cover

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in data analysis, business management or project work.
• Able to thrive in a supportive team environment.
• Good numeracy and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Projects Department.
• Assist in coordinating formal bid activities.
• Create and issue quotes and invoices.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Teamwork

Customer interaction

Numeracy

Education

Degree in analysis of data, business management or project work

Job description

Graduate Project Administrator

The Opportunity

Are you a post graduate, living in Devon or Somerset looking for a great career in Project work? This role is a superb opportunity for a bright, hard working, customer focused graduate who can see themselves supporting project managers in a busy engineering business. You will undertake a variety of admin duties, process customer orders, analyse data, control the ordering and receipt of spare parts, and support the Project Managers in their roles. This position promises promotion into a Project Manager's role once you have established yourself and proven your capabilities. It's an amazing opportunity!

Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to key functions within the Projects Department.
• Provide support to other functions within the Projects department including interpretation of analytical data, minute taking and report writing.
• Assist in the coordination of formal bid activities, including the gathering of cost and schedule data.
• Quotes – Create pricing requests, produce and issue quotes where appropriate, ensuring currency of prices and lead times.
• Sales Orders – Create and regularly maintain Sales Orders.
• Invoicing – Create and issue invoices and interrogate the business data analytics system and provide reports in support of monthly project reports.

Skills Required

• Degree qualified, in a discipline including analysis of data, business management and project work.
• A team‑worker who will thrive in an environment supporting others and interacting with customers at all levels.
• Numeracy and data analysis skills.
• It is essential that you already live in either Devon or Somerset and have your own car or motorbike to get to this rural location.

Associated Benefits

• Pension
• 23 Days holiday pro rata + Bank holidays
• Group Life Cover

Working Hours

40 hour week, Mon‑Thur 8‑5, Fri 8‑11