Project Administrator

Project Administrator
Location: Central London (Office-Based)
Working Hours: 08:00 - 17:00

About the Company

Our client is the UKs oldest independent building contractor, delivering high-quality building and refurbishment projects across London. With an annual turnover of GBP40 million, they have built a strong reputation for excellence, heritage expertise, and long-standing client relationships.

The Role

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Project Administrator to join a well-established and highly respected contractor. This is a key position providing essential administrative support across multiple construction and refurbishment projects.

You will play a vital role in ensuring contract processes run smoothly, supporting project teams, finance operations, and client reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to ensure contract requirements and internal processes are met
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of monthly client reports
• Accurately input and maintain project data on internal systems, including job status updates
• Keep relevant managers informed of project progress and updates
• Support the issuing and administration of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PPQs)
• Provide administrative support to the Finance team when required
• Generate ad-hoc project reports as needed
• Prepare documentation and information for client meetings

About You
Essential:

• Minimum 2 years experience in an administrative role
• Previous experience within the construction sector (ideally with a building or refurbishment contractor)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience using financial software
• Professional, punctual, and highly organised
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams

Desirable:

• Experience supporting building or refurbishment projects
• Experience within a contractor-led project environment

Whats on Offer:

• Opportunity to join a highly reputable and historic contractor
• Exposure to prestigious London-based projects
• Stable, permanent role within a growing business
• Collaborative and professional working environment