Project Administrator

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Administrator (Projects Support Officer) to support a busy contracts and projects team in Bromley. This office-based role involves providing essential administrative and coordination support, managing correspondence, scheduling maintenance works, and aiding compliance documentation. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with prior administrative experience. The role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 and potential for permanent placement after a 12-month contract.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role.
• Experience as a Project Administrator or similar is desirable.
• Project or large construction works experience beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is compliant.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence including emails and client queries.
• Manage incoming calls from clients, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Schedule planned and reactive maintenance works.
• Allocate jobs based on priority, engineer availability, and SLA requirements.
• Process and track work orders through to completion.
• Liaise with subcontractors to confirm appointments.
• Maintain compliance records and safety documentation.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Effective communication skills

IT and documentation management skills

Job description

Project Administrator (Projects Support Officer)

• Location: Bromley (office-based)
• Salary: £28,000 per annum
• Hours: 09:00 – 17:30
• Working pattern: 5 days per week
• Contract: 12-month maternity cover with potential to become permanent

An opportunity for a Project Administrator (Projects Support Officer) to support a busy contracts and projects team

Office-based role providing essential administrative and coordination support

The Project Administrator (Projects Support Officer) will act as a key point of contact between engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support as a Project Administrator (Projects Support Officer)
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is up to date and compliant
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and client queries
• Manage incoming calls from clients, engineers, and subcontractors
• Schedule planned and reactive maintenance works
• Allocate jobs based on priority, engineer availability, and SLA requirements
• Process and track work orders through to completion
• Liaise with subcontractors to confirm appointments
• Maintain compliance records, safety documentation, and completion reports
• Assist with compiling reports and performance data

Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role
• Experience as a Project Administrator (Projects Support Officer) or similar is desirable
• Project or large construction works experience beneficial but not essential
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confident IT and documentation management skills

Why Apply

• Stable, office-based Project Administrator (Projects Support Officer) role
• Competitive salary and flexible working options

If you are interested in this role apply now or contact Mollie Caswell at Penguin Recruitment for more information.