Project Administrator - 6 month FTC

ZipRecruiter; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative green energy company is seeking a Project Administrator to support the delivery of EV Charging infrastructure projects. This pivotal role involves assisting the Project Manager in planning, monitoring, and reporting on projects, ensuring they meet defined timelines and budgets. You will engage with stakeholders, manage risks, and prepare financial reports. Ideal candidates will have solid project management experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help shape the future of sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Project/PMO environment with proven project management support.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, controlling, and monitoring EV Charging infrastructure projects.
• Create and maintain project documentation and track delivery against plan.

Skills

Project Management

Microsoft Project

MS Excel

SharePoint

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Please note this is a 6 month fixed term contract based in Hertfordshire. You must be able to attend the office 3 days a week (St Albans).

We are hiring a Project Administrator for a green energy company on a 6 month fixed term contract. Reporting to the PMO Team Leader, you will provide project management support and assist with the delivery of various projects within an EV Charging (operational) environment. This is a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects ensuring completion to defined timelines & budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in the planning, controlling, monitoring, driving, and reporting of new and existing EV Charging infrastructure projects.
• Provide RAID management & support to ensure actions are completed on time, highlighting any delays or potential risks to the project.
• Create and maintain key project documentation including project plans, schedules, and budgets, and use standard project management tools to track delivery against plan.
• Support stakeholder engagement, translating objectives into business requirements and solutions.
• Support business case development including cost and resource requirements.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Champion best practice project/programme delivery.

What you'll bring:

• Solid experience within Project/PMO environment with proven ability to support all aspects of project management.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Project, MS Excel, SharePoint.
• Clear understanding of Risk and Issue management with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – especially in proactively supporting complex, fast-paced meetings and succinctly and accurately noting key actions and decisions.
• Self-organized, with the ability to work in a pressured environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong problem-solving ability.