Senior Administrator

CBW Staffing Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Administrator for its Engineering Division based in the City of London. This leadership role involves managing administrative teams, ensuring compliance, and supporting the infrastructure management team. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering administration and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary between £30,000 – £33,000 is offered, alongside career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development and growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering administrative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Line management of administrative staff.
• Validation and assurance of all administrative reports.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support.
• Manage accurate commercial reporting and invoicing.
• Maintain the Help Desk function.
• Collate and manage performance metrics.
• Oversee team holidays and expenses.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong decision-making and judgment

Ability to work collaboratively

High standards of accuracy

Effective prioritisation and time management

Resilience and adaptability

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Business & Administration

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Administrator – Engineering Division

Location: City of London

Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Administrator to join our Engineering Division in the City of London. This is a people management role, offering the opportunity to lead a team, streamline administrative processes, and support the infrastructure management team in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Line management of administrative staff, including defining roles, responsibilities, and performance objectives.
• Validation and assurance of all administrative reports, metrics, and budget reporting.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the infrastructure management team.
• Manage accurate commercial reporting, accounting, and invoicing.
• Maintain the Help Desk function as a key supplier interface contact.
• Collate, manage, and present various performance metrics, including 3rd party KPI and SLA indicators.
• Function as 3rd party escalation for administrative tasks and ensure commercial compliance.
• Maintain business continuity plans, statutory property logbooks, and compliance databases.
• Organise training schedules, CPD sessions, and staff onboarding processes.
• Support Health & Safety and Well‑being initiatives within the team.
• Oversee team holidays, expenses, sickness, and shift schedules.
• Attend meetings to present reports and contribute to decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 2/3 (or transferable) in Business & Administration.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Experience in an engineering administrative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong decision‑making and judgment based on defined procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively and leverage team skills and knowledge.
• High standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective prioritisation and time management under pressure.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to manage and develop a high‑performing administrative team.
• Work at the heart of the City of London within a dynamic engineering division.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

This role is ideal for an experienced administrator with leadership skills, looking to make a tangible impact on team performance and operational efficiency.

To Apply

Submit your CV online or contact Abbie at CBW Staffing Solutions for a confidential discussion!