Contract/Project Administrator

Job type:Temp
Town/City:Plymouth
County:Devon
Discipline:Skilled Trades & Labour
Job ref:Contr/ProjAdminPL6
Post Date:08. 05. 2026
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About the Role

1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists)

 

We are currently recruiting for a Contract/Project Administrator to work for a Mechanical Engineering business based in Plymouth

 

Job details:

  • Position: Contract/Project Administrator
  • Location: Plymouth (PL6)
  • Employment: temporary contract, but on going
  • Office Hours: Weekdays 8.30 - 17.00 (30mins lunch break), the company are willing to discuss part-time hours.
  • Pay Rate: £14.00p/hr (+ holiday accrual)

 

The Company:

You'll be working in a busy office with an on-site fabrication workshop in Plymouth. The company provide welding, pipework and engineering services to local businesses, working within various sectors including factories, quarries, mines and power plants locally. The company have been established for over 10years and have lots of ongoing work.

 

The Role:
As Project Administrator, you will provide end to end administrative support across procurement, compliance and site operations ensuring projects run smoothly and efficiently. You'll take ownership of maintaining accurate project records using the companies IT systems



Key Responsibilities:
* Support tendering and procurement processes, including issuing purchase orders, tracking quotations and verifying delivery dockets
* Coordinate site documentation
* Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors on pricing & deliveries
* Source competitive quotes for materials and services
* Assist with resolving delivery, invoice and order discrepancies
* Support the preparation of H&S files and O&M manuals
* Provide general administrative and commercial support to project and site teams
* Take incoming calls



Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in administration, ideally working in engineering, construction or facilities management
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
* High attention to detail, particularly with documentation
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Proactive, team oriented, and solution focused approach
* Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Ability to interpret quotations and reconcile against purchase orders and deliveries

 

Apply Now via this advert or call 01173326633.

If you do not hear from us within 10 days, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

 

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