Senior Administrator

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider in Greater London is looking for a Senior Administrator to join their Engineering and Infrastructure team. The role involves overseeing administrative functions, managing a small team, and ensuring operational efficiency. Ideal candidates should have qualifications in Business Administration and experience in a technical or engineering setting, as well as strong Microsoft Office skills. This full-time, permanent job offers a salary of £30-33,000.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Varied role

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering, facilities management, or technical administrative environment.
• Experience managing or supervising a small team.

Responsibilities

• Line management of Administrator(s) including training and performance.
• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the infrastructure management team.
• Managing commercial reporting, purchasing, invoicing, and budget validation.
• Overseeing Help Desk operations and acting as a key interface for suppliers.
• Maintaining compliance and statutory records.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Business & Administration

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Administrator – Engineering / Infrastructure Team

Location: Morgate, London

Full-time | Permanent

Salary: £30-33,000 per annum

Role

Are you an experienced Senior Administrator with a background in engineering or facilities management? Do you enjoy leading a team, supporting senior management, and keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes?

We’re working with a leading organisation in the infrastructure and engineering sector who are looking for a confident, proactive Senior Administrator to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, technical environment and enjoys a role with real variety and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Line management of Administrator(s), including training, performance, and development.
• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the infrastructure management team.
• Managing commercial reporting, purchasing, invoicing, and budget validation.
• Overseeing Help Desk operations and acting as a key interface for suppliers and contractors.
• Collating, validating, and presenting KPI, SLA, and performance metrics.
• Maintaining compliance and statutory records, including property logbooks and testing certification.
• Managing onboarding, holidays, sickness, and expenses across the team.
• Ensuring the IWMS and Help Desk systems are maintained and fully operational.
• Supporting Health & Safety, well-being, and team training initiatives.
• Acting as a point of escalation for all third-party administrative tasks.

This role combines team leadership with hands-on administration — ideal for someone who enjoys variety, structure, and responsibility.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 2/3 (or equivalent) in Business & Administration.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Experience in an engineering, facilities management, or technical administrative environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure.
• Experience managing or supervising a small team.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected and supportive organisation with a collaborative culture.
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.
• Develop your leadership skills while making a real impact across the business.

Interested?

If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply today or contact Abbie at CBW Staffing Solutions for a confidential chat.