Project Administrator *Gateshead - Permanent - Full-time*

Office Angels; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Administrator in Gateshead to support project managers and senior staff across various projects. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills with a focus on administration and coordination within a growing team. Ideal candidates should have experience in project support and a keen interest in development and project management.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Potential for hybrid work

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project coordination or administration.
• Experience in construction, engineering, design, or interior design is desirable.
• Proficiency and familiarity with CAD/Design is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support project and field sales teams during project lifecycles.
• Handle client queries and liaise with suppliers.
• Process sales orders and manage deliveries.

Skills

Project coordination experience

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

MS Office

AQ software

Job description

Overview

Project Administrator - Gateshead

Office Angels are excited to recruit a Project Administrator to join a well-established company based in Gateshead. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team, supporting senior staff and Project Managers across a variety of projects with full administrative responsibilities.

You'll be joining a small, close-knit team of high achievers who are committed to supporting your development. To thrive in this role, you'll need excellent organisational skills, a strong work ethic, and a structured, methodical approach to your work.

This is an excellent opportunity for long-term progression. The company we are working with is keen to appoint someone who wants to grow with the business, progress further in the sector, and has a keen interest in project management and design.

Role Details

• Location: Gateshead, free on-site parking
• Salary: Circa £30,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, generally
• Office based: although possible scope for hybrid, depending on business needs
• Holidays: 23 days (3 reserved for Christmas closure) + bank holidays

Key Responsibilities

As the office's central point of support, you will handle a variety of administrative and project-related tasks, including:

• Supporting the project and field sales teams throughout project lifecycles
• Handling client queries and service calls, liaising with suppliers and service providers
• Sales order processing: raising purchase orders, acknowledgements, and client invoices
• Job costing: adding supplier invoices to cost sheets and liaising with Project Managers
• Preparing estimates using Excel and AQ (industry-specific software), initially for individual items and progressing to full project estimates
• Managing deliveries and stock movements
• General administrative support

Key Skills & Attributes

• Previous experience in project coordination, administration, or technical support within construction, engineering, design, or interior design is highly desirable
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
• Strong numeracy and literacy
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office
• Highly organised with a structured and methodical approach
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Previous experience in CAD/Design is advantageous but not essential

This is an exciting opportunity for someone experienced in administration and project support who is looking to grow with a successful organisation.

If you have the skills and experience we're looking for, send your CV today! Please note due to the high volume of applicants, we are unable to provide individual feedback.

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