The Role
The Project Administrator provides administrative support to project delivery teams, managing documentation, communication, and project records to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for an Project Administrator to join our successful team in Purfleet.
As a Project Administrator you will provide administrative and documentation support to project delivery teams, ensuring accurate records, effective communication and smooth coordination to enable projects to be delivered on time, to budget and to quality standards.
Role Details:
• Annual Salary up to £29,000 – Depending on experience
• Role based: Purfleet, Botany Way, Purfleet, RM19 1RR
• Contract type: Permanent
• Annual on target bonus of 2.5%
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days.
As a Project Administrator you will provide administrative and documentation support to project delivery teams, ensuring accurate records, effective communication and smooth coordination to enable projects to be delivered on time, to budget and to quality standards.
Role Details:
• Annual Salary up to £29,000 – Depending on experience
• Role based: Purfleet, Botany Way, Purfleet, RM19 1RR
• Contract type: Permanent
• Annual on target bonus of 2.5%
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days.
In this role you will be required to:
• Administer and maintain all correspondence, documentation and records relating to project delivery, supporting compliance with company policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Drawings and Delivery Schedules.
• Support the monitoring of project budgets by recording and maintaining awareness of planned and actual costs.
• Process project reports and initial assessments to assist in the creation of accurate project quotations.
• Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers to support the smooth coordination and completion of projects within agreed timescales and planned costs.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation and reports, providing stakeholders with clear updates on progress, risks and opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Drawings and Delivery Schedules.
• Support the monitoring of project budgets by recording and maintaining awareness of planned and actual costs.
• Process project reports and initial assessments to assist in the creation of accurate project quotations.
• Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers to support the smooth coordination and completion of projects within agreed timescales and planned costs.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation and reports, providing stakeholders with clear updates on progress, risks and opportunities.
Our Ideal Candidate
• Educated to GCSE level (including Maths and English at Grade 4 or above), or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in an administrative or coordination role.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety requirements is desirable.
• Experience of using business systems such as SAP or CRM software is desirable.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors.
Skills
Communication, Organisational Skills, Data Entry, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Multitasking, Microsoft Office Suite, Team Collaboration.
NOTE: If we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled.
• Experience in an administrative or coordination role.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety requirements is desirable.
• Experience of using business systems such as SAP or CRM software is desirable.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors.
Skills
Communication, Organisational Skills, Data Entry, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Multitasking, Microsoft Office Suite, Team Collaboration.
NOTE: If we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled.
Benefits & Opportunities
• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
About
At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes, in various sectors including manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities and construction. Delivering our products sustainably, and safely to our customers is of utmost importance.Portakabin now employs more than 2,200 people across the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of business and the reason for our success. We offer career progression, support and development opportunities giving our employees space to grow.Portakabin is a Disability Confident Committed and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and to the fair and consistent treatment of all current and prospective colleagues.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and value the contribution that diverse experiences bring to our teams.Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes where required. If you need any additional support or experience any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on [email protected]
Skills Required
- Educated to GCSE level including Maths and English at Grade 4 or above
- Experience in an administrative or coordination role
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety requirements
- Experience of using business systems such as SAP or CRM software
- Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication skills with ability to liaise effectively
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The Company
What We Do
Portakabin is a market-leading manufacturer specializing in modular and portable building solutions, offering a range of buildings for hire and sale across sectors like education, healthcare, and commercial. They provide services including planning, design, and project management.
