Project Assistant

FairPlay Professionals; Rotterdam, Den Haag; On-site; EUR 36,828 - 49,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary between €3,300 and €4,400 gross per month

Travel allowance

Hybrid working possibilities

Opportunities for professional growth and training

Dynamic, international project environment

Job summary

A leading project management firm in the Netherlands is seeking a skilled Project Assistant to support a large-scale industrial project. In this dynamic role, you'll ensure seamless daily operations by coordinating administrative tasks, managing onboarding, and acting as a key contact for stakeholders. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in project support, proficiency in Dutch and English, along with MS Office skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in an administrative or project support role.
• Experience within a technical or industrial project environment is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and VCA-B certificate.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily administrative and organizational support to the on-site project team.
• Coordinating onboarding of new personnel and organizing logisitics.
• Acting as a central point of contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills in Dutch and English

Structured and proactive

Stress-resistant and independent

Customer-oriented

Education

MBO level

Background in secretarial or administrative education

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: PROFESSIONAL LEVEL OF DUTCH IS A MUST!!

Ready to keep a high-impact industrial project running like clockwork?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, technical environment where no two days are the same? For a large-scale maintenance project in the Rijnmond industrial area, we are looking for a Project Assistant who enjoys being at the heart of operations. This is a dynamic on-site role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth coordination and administrative support of daily project activities.

About the Company

You’ll join an international project organization active in complex industrial environments. The team is responsible for maintaining and optimizing large technical installations within the Rijnmond region.

On site, you’ll work closely with project managers, engineers, technicians, and subcontractors. It’s a professional, safety-driven environment where collaboration and efficiency are essential. You’ll be the administrative backbone of the project team, ensuring they can fully focus on technical execution.

What Will You Do?

As a Project Assistant, you are the connecting factor within the project team. You understand what’s happening on site, anticipate needs, and make sure everything behind the scenes runs smoothly.

Your responsibilities include:

• Providing daily administrative and organizational support to the on‑site project team
• Registering and monitoring working hours of employees and subcontractors
• Coordinating onboarding of new personnel (site registrations, safety instructions, access arrangements)
• Organizing accommodation and meal logistics for project staff
• Coordinating deliveries, services, and local suppliers (office materials, consumables, tools)
• Supporting ad hoc site matters and ensuring seamless daily operations
• Acting as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

What Do You Bring?

You’re structured, proactive, and comfortable in a technical project environment.

• MBO level (working and thinking level)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in an administrative or project support role
• Background in secretarial or administrative education is preferred
• Experience within a technical or industrial project environment is a plus
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English (German is a plus)
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license
• VCA‑B certificate
• You are stress-resistant, independent, flexible, and customer-oriented

What Do You Get in Return?

Besides working on a high-impact industrial project, you can expect:

• Salary between €3,300 and €4,400 gross per month (depending on experience)
• Travel allowance
• Hybrid working possibilities (where project activities allow)
• Opportunities for professional growth and training
• A dynamic, international project environment
• A key position within a collaborative and professional engineering team