Project Administrator

Anglian Water Services; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the UK water sector is hiring a Project Administrator to support the delivery of major reservoir projects. In this hybrid role, you'll engage in diverse administrative tasks, ensuring effective communication and organization within the Programme Management team. This position offers a chance to develop skills in project management while contributing to significant environmental initiatives. Join a supportive team to make a positive impact and grow your career in a vital industry.

Benefits

Personal private health care

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of the Reservoir Programme.
• Prepare meeting materials, take minutes, and track actions.
• Coordinate team communications and maintain an efficient filing system.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Salary Circa £28,000 , salary depending on skills and experience

Permanent, 37 Hours a week

Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days a week in-person from Peterborough, London, or other office/site locations as needed.

Be part of history — support the delivery of two nationally significant infrastructure projects!

Anglian Water is developing two new strategic reservoirs — the Lincs Reservoir and the Fens Reservoir — multi-billion-pound, nationally significant projects that will secure water supplies, enhance the environment, and support our region for generations to come. Spanning several AMP periods, these ambitious programmes include building two 50Mm³ raw water reservoirs, new water treatment works, over 100km of transfer pipelines, and comprehensive environmental enhancement plans.

We’re looking for a Project Administrator to play a vital role in keeping these ground breaking projects running smoothly. Working closely with our Programme Management team, you’ll support the administration of the Reservoir Programme — from preparing governance meeting materials, collating reports, and taking minutes, to tracking actions and ensuring everything is audit-ready. You’ll also collaborate with the wider administrative team and be a key point of support for critical site activities when needed.

Based at least 3 days a week at one of our offices (Peterborough, London, or other locations), this is an exciting opportunity to kickstart or grow your career in project management — gaining exposure to some of the largest and most complex programmes ever undertaken by Anglian Water and the wider UK water sector. You’ll develop valuable skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and help deliver projects that make a real difference to our communities and the environment.

What you’ll be doing:

Reservoir Programme Administration

• Ensure the smooth running of meetings, workshops and other events within Programme Management Team and wider team arrangements as required.

• Ensure all parties stick to the rules set out by the Terms of Reference

• Formulate agendas for meetings within the Programme Management Team responsibility

• Control the overall agenda and timely communications

• Ensure any changes to the schedule of the meetings are communicated adequately

• Take concise and clear minutes as an accurate representation of the meeting and ensure they are securely filed

• Work alongside Project Management team implement any improvements in the overall efficiency of these meetings

Team Administration

• Schedule and help organise team communications including team meetings alongside senior managers

• Schedule key meetings as required including booking rooms

• Sort and distribute electronic mail, ensure forwarded to relevant personnel in absence and draft responses as appropriate

• Able to deliver effective information to all levels in organisation

• Prepare presentations, reports and other documents as required

• Maintain an efficient bring-forward system to ensure actions are carried out by deadlines

• Ensure all relevant information is provided to the Programme/Project Managers and other relevant stakeholders prior to meetings etc.

• Ensure accurate and confidential filing system with effective retrieval

What does it take to be a Project Administrator?

• Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role, with excellent organisational and administrative skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) and comfortable using bespoke IT systems.

• Familiarity with project management concepts and terminology.

• Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to take initiative.

• Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing priorities and situations.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care

• 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service

• Flexible working

• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of two of the most ambitious and nationally significant infrastructure projects in the UK water sector. As a Project Administrator, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of these multi-billion-pound programmes — helping to secure water supplies and protect the environment for generations to come.

You’ll gain invaluable experience working alongside experienced project professionals on complex, high-profile programmes, with opportunities to develop your skills in project and programme management and grow your career within Anglian Water.

If you’re organised, proactive, and eager to make an impact on projects that truly matter, this is your chance to join a collaborative, supportive team and be part of something extraordinary.

Closing date: 6th August 2025

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