Project Assistant

Precision People; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established technical firm in Syston, Leicestershire, is seeking a highly organised Project Assistant to support senior management. You will be responsible for administrative tasks, including maintaining project documentation and assisting with internal projects. The ideal candidate has strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of up to £32,000 and opportunities for long-term career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity for career development

Stable office-based role

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, coordination, or office support role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Proactive and structured approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to management.
• Assist with coordination of internal and external projects.
• Maintain project trackers, schedules, and documentation.
• Support preparation of project estimations and reports.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Time-management skills

Confident using Microsoft Excel

Clear communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Project Assistant

Syston, Leicestershire

Monday - Friday

Salary up to £32,000 (DOE)

Are you a highly organised Project Assistant with strong administration skills, looking for a key support role within a technical business? If so, read on

My client is a well-established and growing technical business based in Leicester, operating within a specialist engineering environment. With a strong focus on quality, organisation, and long‑term development, they are now looking to recruit a reliable and highly organised Project Assistant to support senior management and the wider technical team.

This is a pivotal office‑based role, ideal for a Project Assistant who thrives on structure, coordination, and taking ownership of administrative responsibilities.

The Role Project Assistant:

• Providing day‑to‑day administrative and organisational support to the R&D Manager and Technical Director
• Assisting with the coordination of internal and external projects
• Maintaining project trackers, schedules, and documentation
• Supporting the preparation of project estimations, costings, and reports
• Supporting procurement administration and coordinating material deliveries
• Acting as a central office‑based point of contact for site teams and suppliers
• Handling incoming requests, prioritising tasks, and resolving issues efficiently
• Using Microsoft Excel and Word to produce accurate records and reports
• Office‑based, Monday to Friday

Minimum Skills / Experience Required Project Assistant:

• Experience in an administrative, coordination, or office support role (Project Assistant, Project Administrator, Admin Assistant, Operations Administrator, Technical Administrator)
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear and professional communication skills
• A proactive, dependable, and structured approach to work
• Comfortable supporting senior managers and taking ownership of admin tasks

The Package Project Assistant:

• Salary up to £32,000 (DOE)
• Permanent, full‑time position
• Stable, office‑based role
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to grow into a senior coordination or operations role
• Long‑term career development within a growing business

About Precision People

Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.

Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates' expectations.

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