Project Administrator

Extension Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Administrator to support project teams in Gateshead. This role includes maintaining documentation, preparing updates, and assisting with various coordination tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, experience in project administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic engineering environment and contributes to project success through effective communication and planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Project Administrator, Programme Coordinator, or Project Support role.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project trackers, schedules, and documentation.
• Prepare weekly updates including labour lookaheads and meeting notes.
• Support planning activities such as booking training and checking competency records.
• Assist with client‑facing reports and issue logs.
• Coordinate purchase order tracking and internal communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Project planning tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Project Administrator

Location: Gateshead

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000pa depending on experience

Are you an organised, proactive professional looking to build your career within project support?

We’re recruiting a Project Administrator on behalf of an established UK-based engineering construction group, operating across complex and critical infrastructure environments.

The Role – Project Administrator

As the Project Administrator, you’ll play a key part in supporting project teams, maintaining documentation, and ensuring accurate programme updates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project trackers, schedules, and documentation.
• Prepare weekly updates including labour lookaheads and meeting notes.
• Support planning activities such as booking training, checking competency records, and gathering information from project teams.
• Assist with client‑facing reports, change request documentation, and issue logs.
• Coordinate purchase order tracking, project setup documents, and internal communications.

About You – Project Administrator

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating people, information, and schedules to keep projects running smoothly.

Requirements

• Ideally experience in a Project Administrator, Programme Coordinator, or Project Support role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with project planning tools is beneficial but not essential.

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. As a recruitment partner, we work with employers who value diversity and authenticity. If you’re excited about this Project Administrator role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.