Project Administrator

M Group Energy; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure services is seeking a Project Administrator in Ipswich. The role involves supporting the Programme Team, ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining communication across workstreams. Join a diverse team committed to high-quality highway services and employee development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Holiday purchase scheme

Referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee rewards & discounts platform

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Update Contractor Plan across multiple workstreams.
• Maintain communication with Project Managers for efficient operations.
• Assist with data entry and monitor performance against KPIs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Ipswich

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme / Life assurance / Employee assistance programme

Holiday purchase scheme / Referral scheme / Cycle to work scheme

Employee rewards & discounts platform (includes major retailers & cinemas)

Milestone Infrastructure Services is currently recruiting a Project Administrator to work on our Suffolk Highways contract in Ipswich.

As a Project Administrator, you will be part of our Efficiency and Performance team, responsible for programme management across various workstreams, contract-wide performance management, quality and business improvement, social value, and communications.

Suffolk Highways is a new contract secured by Milestone in 2023 for up to 20 years. We are responsible for delivering a wide range of highway maintenance and improvement activities to Suffolk County Council.

Your role will help us achieve our key contract aim of ensuring high-quality highway services for residents, businesses, and highway users in Suffolk.

Responsibilities

1. Supporting the Programme Team by updating the Contractor Plan across multiple workstreams and ensuring all submission deadlines are met.
2. Maintaining close communication with other Project Managers to ensure efficient operations and optimal resource utilization to meet outputs, stay within budget, and achieve financial targets.
3. Assisting cyclical teams with data entry into the Contractor Plan, and monitoring performance against contractual KPIs.
4. Attending and taking minutes at internal team and key client meetings.
5. Supporting performance monitoring by providing daily updates on progress and risks.
6. Collaborating with delivery teams to update programmes with progress information.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

1. Ability to build and develop strong internal and external relationships.
2. Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
3. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
4. High attention to detail to produce quality records.
5. Ability to learn and adapt to internal systems.
6. Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and desirable familiarity with Microsoft Project.

About Us

We aim to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented individuals who make a difference. We are among the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE networks foster an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.

Our values shape our culture and approach to work, ensuring alignment with your aspirations and ways of working.

• Responsibility and going further for our people, clients, communities, and the planet.
• Openness and seeking innovative ways to exceed expectations.
• Unity and teamwork, recognizing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Ambition and embracing opportunities to lead in essential infrastructure services for life.

Whether you are a trainee, apprentice, graduate, or advancing in your career, our industry-recognized programs, training, and development opportunities benefit our people.

It’s an exciting time to be part of M Group.