Project Administrator / Engineer

Tandem Personnel; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Ipswich is looking for a proactive Project Administrator / Engineer to support project delivery. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £40,000, involvement in engaging projects, and a collaborative working environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in project support within an engineering or manufacturing context.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Involvement in engaging projects

Collaborative working environment

Standard working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in project support or planning within engineering/manufacturing.
• Practical engineering knowledge and strong problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects.
• Support project managers with scheduling and documentation.
• Liaise with departments, clients, and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets to meet milestones.
• Contribute to process improvements in project delivery.

Skills

Project support experience

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Job description

Project Administrator / Engineer – Ipswich

We are seeking a proactive and organised Project Administrator / Engineer to join our client, a well‑established engineering and manufacturing business based in Ipswich. This is a hands‑on position supporting the delivery of engineering and manufacturing projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering and manufacturing projects.
• Support project managers in scheduling, documentation, reporting, and communication across teams.
• Liaise with internal departments, clients, and suppliers to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and quality, helping ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Contribute to process improvements and help streamline project delivery.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in a project support or planning, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Practical engineering knowledge with strong problem‑solving and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and suppliers.
• Proactive, detail‑focused, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary – circa £40,000, depending on experience.
• Involvement in a variety of interesting and technically engaging projects.
• Supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment.
• Standard working hours: 7:00am–4:00pm or 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well‑respectful organisation. If you’re an organised and motivated individual with an interest in engineering project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.