Job Title: Senior Project Administrator (Office Manager)
Location: Exeter
Salary: £28k-£32k
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08.30am-5.00pm, 37.5 hours
Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, development opportunities, friendly team, free onsite parking
The Company: Our client is a leading engineering firm established almost 30 years ago. With a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, bespoke projects, they are known for their innovation and commitment to excellence. As part of their continuous growth, they are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Administrator to join their team.
The Role: As the Senior Project Administrator you will be providing proactive and efficient administrative support as well as acting as a point of escalation for the team and over time taking on general office manager duties. You will support with overseeing daily operations in this busy and reactive office.
Using your excellent communication and managerial skills, you will be friendly, positive, and confident to speak with a range a customers, engineers, and contractors in this enjoyable and varied role.
Responsibilities:
Planning and prioritising of workload to ensure efficiency.
Provide excellent customer service to external and internal clients and colleagues.
Communicate over the phone, face to face and by email.
Deal with queries where able and forward detailed accurate messages
Raise purchase orders and compile order paperwork
Assist in the preparation of project proposals, contracts, and reports
Maintain accurate project documentation and records
Log project drawing revisions, print & issue drawings to project team
Upload project drawings to system and maintain efficient document control
Assist with the compiling of Health and Safety documentation
Review, develop and maintain company systems and procedures
Support the project team with escalations· Monitor department productivity
· Encourage collaborative teamwork and maintain upbeat work environment
· Improve the day to day operations
· Be a point of contact for enquiries from project administrators within the team
Your Experience and Skills:
Strong experience as an Administrator in a varied role
Previous Office Management experience is desirable
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
Ability to communicate effectively and confidently at all levels
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Previous experience within engineering or similar industry beneficial though now essential
Able to work within a team and independently
Willingness to learn and develop
A positive attitudeHow to Apply: If this sounds like you and you would like to know more, either apply online, email your CV to or call to speak with Sarah on (phone number removed)
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