Project Administrator

About the Job

We are seeking a highly organised Project Administrator to join our growing team delivering large-scale planned maintenance programmes for one of our key council clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor working on a high-profile social housing contract. Due to continued growth across the project, we're looking for a Project Administrator to work closely alongside the Scheduling team, helping to keep operations running smoothly while delivering an excellent service to residents and stakeholders.

### Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the project team and schedulers

Manage and maintain project documentation, records, and databases

Raise orders, process paperwork, and ensure accurate data entry

Assist with scheduling appointments and coordinating operatives

Handle incoming calls, emails, and client enquiries professionally

Produce reports and update project trackers for management teams

Liaise with residents, client representatives, and internal departments

Support performance reporting and ensure project information remains accurate

### Scope of Works

Projects will typically include a mix of

Kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes

External refurbishment works

Roofing and energy efficiency upgrades

General planned maintenance across occupied social housing properties

### Essential Criteria

Previous experience in an Administrator, Project Administrator, Coordinator, or similar role

Strong organisational and multitasking skills

Excellent communication and customer service abilities

Confident using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel and Outlook

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively

### Desirable

Experience within social housing, construction, repairs, or planned maintenance

Experience supporting scheduling or operational teams

Knowledge of working within a contractor or client-led environment

### Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on a major council contract with a leading Tier 1 contractor

Stable, long-term project with continued growth

Collaborative and supportive team environment

* Excellent opportunity to develop your career within planned maintenance and social housing

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

Our commitments:

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [email protected]

Benefits

Bonus

• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits
• Generous holiday
• Enhanced family leave & policies
• Car salary sacrifice scheme