Project Administrator

Astute People; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full company benefits

Job summary

Astute People is recruiting a Project Administrator for a major Energy from Waste plant project in Wisbech, England. The role offers a competitive salary + benefits and a 40-hour week with flexible working arrangements.

You will support project and site teams, handle contract administration, maintain document control, and ensure compliance with UK legislation and company policies. Experience in construction or heavy industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ administrative experience, preferably within a fast-paced project or site environment.
• Background in construction, engineering, or heavy industry is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and comfortable with digital document management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in minute taking, document preparation, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project and site teams.
• Assist with contract administration and record keeping.
• Maintain and update the document control system.
• Ensure all documentation complies with UK legislation and company policies.
• Monitor and manage site stock and supplies.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and logistics for staff and visitors.
• Manage visitor access, inductions, and site records.
• Prepare and distribute reports, meeting notes, and correspondence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Strong communicator

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Project Administrator (BBBH29180) Wisbech, England

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading company in the power generation sector to recruit a Project Administrator for the construction of a new Energy from Waste power plant in Wisbech.

The Project Administrator role comes with acompetitive salary+ benefits and is contracted for 40 hours per week with flexibility.

Responsibilities and duties of the Project Administrator role

Reporting to the Project Manageryou will:

• Provide administrative support to project and site teams.
• Assist with contract administration and record keeping.
• Maintain and update the document control system.
• Ensure all documentation complies with UK legislation and company policies.
• Monitor and manage site stock and supplies.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and logistics for staff and visitors.
• Manage visitor access, inductions, and site records.
• Prepare and distribute reports, meeting notes, and correspondence.

Professional qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an administrative role, preferably within a fast-paced project or site environment.
• Background in construction, engineering, or heavy industry is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and comfortable with digital document management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in minute taking, document preparation, and maintaining accurate records.

Personal skills

The Project Administrator role would suit someone who is:

• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong in time management and meeting deadlines consistently.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a can-do attitude and willingness to take initiative.
• A strong communicator, comfortable working with a range of stakeholders.
• Reliable and adaptable, thriving in a dynamic project or site environment.

Salary and benefits of the Project Administratorrole

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Full company benefits
• Opportunity to join a large infrastructure project