At a Glance
- Tasks: Support engineering projects by managing documentation and ensuring smooth project delivery.
- Company: Join West Midlands Metro, a leader in sustainable transport solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy free travel, a competitive salary, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in vital infrastructure projects that impact your community.
- Qualifications: 3 years admin experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 26228 - 26228 £ per year.
- Project
- Administrator
Location: Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR Salary: £26,228 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Contract & Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Benefits: Free Travel on Trams & NX Buses (for you and your partner) + MML Pension + 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)(Pro Rata) Help Drive the Future of Sustainable Transport West Midlands Metro Limited is at the heart of delivering a safe, reliable, and forward-thinking tramway network.
Our values shape everything we do putting safety first, acting with integrity, working as one team, and continuously improving our services for our customers and communities.
We are now looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Administrator to support our Engineering Project Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vital infrastructure operation, where your work directly contributes to the smooth delivery of projects that keep our network running efficiently.
This is more than just an administrative role, it’s your chance to be a key part of project delivery within a dynamic engineering environment!
You’ll work closely with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful improvements, and play a central role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards.
As a Project Administrator, you’ll be the backbone of the project team, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
You will
- Provide administrative support across the full project lifecycle
- Produce and manage project documentation including records, governance, and asset data
- Maintain accurate and organised project files, ensuring compliance and audit readiness
- Attend site when required to monitor progress and liaise with contractors
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Track project performance through reports and dashboards
- Support commercial processes and maintain accurate records of key decisions
- Organise and minute project meetings, ensuring actions are followed through
- Maintain and update the Asset Management Information System (AMIS)
- Manage and adjust work orders across departments
- Assist in developing and refining project processes
- Coordinate updates to policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with best practice
- Support audits and implement improvement actions
- Work collaboratively across departments to support project delivery
- Provide flexible support aligned with business needs What We’re Looking For You’ll be a highly organised and detail-focused individual who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment.
In order to be successful in this role you must have
- At least 3 years’ experience in an administrative role (ideally in project, engineering, or operational settings)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Share Point)
- Experience creating and formatting professional reports and documentation
- A solid understanding of business processes and continuous improvement
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English It Would Be Great If You Have
- Experience with document management or database systems
- Knowledge of project processes, governance, procurement, or contractor management
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative
- Experience contributing to process or workplace improvements
- A-Level (or equivalent) in Business, IT, or English
- Microsoft Office or document control certifications A Role That Makes a Real Impact Your work will directly support the delivery of essential infrastructure projects, helping ensure that Midland Metro continues to provide a safe, efficient, and sustainable transport network.
Ready to Apply If you’re looking for a role where your organisational skills, attention to detail, and proactive approach will make a real difference we’d love to hear from you!
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