Project Assistant

NES Group Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Project Assistant to join a major project based in Teesside. The role provides administrative and coordination support to the project team, working closely with the Commissioning Team to ensure smooth activities.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in a Project Assistant/Administrator role within engineering, construction, or industrial environments, and be proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Project Assistant or Project Administrator position.
• Experience supporting Commissioning Teams would be highly beneficial.
• Experience working within engineering, construction, Oil & Gas or industrial environment.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the project and commissioning teams.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of project documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and record meeting minutes.
• Maintain project trackers, spreadsheets and progress reports.
• Assist with document control and ensure records are kept up to date.
• Coordinate communications between project team members and other departments.
• Support the organisation of commissioning activities and project schedules.
• Assist with general project administration and coordination as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

NES Fircroft is currently recruiting for an experienced Project Assistant to join a major project based in Teesside.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and coordination support to the project team, working closely with the Commissioning Team to ensure the smooth running of project activities.

We are looking for someone with previous experience providing project support within an engineering, construction, commissioning or industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the project and commissioning teams.


• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of project documentation.


• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and record meeting minutes.


• Maintain project trackers, spreadsheets and progress reports.


• Assist with document control and ensure records are kept up to date.


• Coordinate communications between project team members and other departments.


• Support the organisation of commissioning activities and project schedules.


• Assist with general project administration and coordination as required.

Essential Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Project Assistant or Project Administrator position.


• Previous experience supporting Commissioning Teams would be highly beneficial.


• Experience working within an engineering, construction, Oil & Gas or industrial environment.


• Good organisational and communication skills.


• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.

Project Details:

• Location: Teesside


• Start Date: Imminent


• Contract Duration: Until at least 2028

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.