Project Administrator

Hythe Group Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Administrator to provide essential support during a growth phase. The role involves facilitating communication among project teams, managing documents, and supporting workforce task allocation. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills, proficiency in MS Office, and experience in project administration, ideally within the engineering sector. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

24/7 employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Proven experience in a project administrative role, preferably within an engineering organisation.

Responsibilities

• General support to workforce on logging and allocation of hours to live jobs.
• Facilitate seamless communication among project teams, operations, and clients.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, including status reports and meeting minutes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Qualification in Administration or Project Management

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Role: Project Administrator
Job Type:Permanent
Employment Type:Full-Time
Salary:£25,000 – £30,000
Working Hours:37.5 hours per week
Location:Portsmouth

THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Hythe Engineering for a Project Administrator to join our team during a phase of substantial growth. Hythe Engineering is a prominent player in the engineering sector, and this role has been created to provide vital support to the Project Management function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General support to workforce on logging and allocation of hours to live jobs
• Facilitate seamless communication among project teams, operations, and clients
• Prepare and maintain documentation, including status reports and meeting minutes
• Schedule and coordinate project-related events, ensuring smooth execution
• Maintain precise records of project-related documents

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

ESSENTIAL:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with project management tools and software
• Qualification in Administration or Project Management
• Proven experience in a project administrative role, preferably within an engineering organisation
• Knowledge of nuclear and defence industry regulations and processes

REQUIREMENTS:

• Please be aware that roles at Hythe Engineering require security clearance. Successful candidates must be able to meet the requirements to obtain, and maintain, appropriate security clearance to be considered for this position

BENEFITS:

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance, including optical and dental.
• 24/7 employee assistance program.

Ready to submit your application?

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply directly via our HR Portal by following this link: Project Administrator

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About Us

Hythe Engineering is a trusted partner to some of the UK’s leading Defence, Renewable, and Nuclear contractors. We specialise in bespoke design and manufacturing solutions, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and technical excellence.