Project Administrator

Salary: Circa £30,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hours per week, 1‑hour unpaid break)
Location: Office‑based, free onsite parking - Team Valley, Gateshead
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent

Office Angels are supporting a growing engineering organisation in their search for a Project Administrator. This is a varied and fast‑paced role where you'll provide essential support across multiple projects and programmes, ensuring tasks are organised, tracked, and delivered effectively.

You'll work closely with Project Managers, Operations teams, and wider stakeholders, gaining hands-on exposure to project and programme delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their experience within a project‑driven environment and take on more responsibility over time.

⭐ What's on Offer

Circa £30,000 salary (depending on experience)
24 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
Long service benefits (enhanced pension + additional leave)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Corporate‑rate private healthcare plan
Supportive, team‑oriented environment
Fantastic development and progression opportunities

📌 Key Responsibilities

Project & Programme Coordination

Maintain and update project schedules, trackers, Gantt charts, and documentation
Record actions, decisions, and updates from project and planning meetings
Support weekly progress reporting and programme updates
Assist with Change Requests (CRs), ensuring accuracy and full documentation
Maintain organised project records, compliance documentation, and filing systemsResource & Labour Planning

Support weekly labour planning and resource scheduling
Issue labour requirement updates and track team availability
Attend internal planning and labour coordination meetings
Help align resource allocation with project delivery requirementsStakeholder & Client Support

Support or attend client progress meetings, providing structured updates
Assist with Practical Completion (PC) documentation and handover communications
Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal teams and stakeholdersCompliance & System Administration

Upload and check CDM documentation, completing compliance checks
Support project setup and maintenance within internal systems
Process Purchase Orders (POs) and Sales Order Confirmations
Ensure all project data is accurate and up to date

✅ About You

Experience in project administration, coordination, or a similar support role
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders
Able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Experience within engineering, construction, utilities, telecoms, or technical sectors is beneficial but not essential

📩 How to Apply

Please apply today. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback. If shortlisted, you will be contacted within 3 business days.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

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