London, UK
Project administrator
at Benoy
Benoy is on the hunt for a project administrator to join its team in London.
About Benoy
We are a global family of design experts specialising in architecture, masterplanning and interior design. Balancing creative vision with commercial viability, we work with clients to create iconic destinations that strengthen communities and deliver lasting economic value.
Unconstrained by sectors or building formats, our people focus on agile, flexible and experiential design. Using creative commerciality to solve problems and unlock potential, we believe that when design solutions are culturally relevant, human-centric and sustainable, they enhance social well-being and stimulate economic prosperity.
About the role
The project administrator is a key member of the admin team, providing support to the technical team and managing all aspects of the team’s project administration.
Key responsibilities:
- act as the go to person for the administration of a project, supporting the directors, associate directors and teams as required
- undertake aspects of document control
- manage and maintain project records on SharePoint and server ensuring that the relevant information is in the appropriate project folders
- take minutes in key milestone/kick off meetings; prepare and distribute agendas
- support directors with research for bid submissions/proposals
- create and maintain project logs
- undertake event booking and travel arrangements when required
- maintain and update resource planner
- coordinate weekly resource meetings
- assist in monitoring the life-cycle of a project through project controls base around its project methodology, reviewing and tracking project deadlines and milestones
- provide support and cover to project administrators and receptionists as required
Skills and experience required:
- proficiency in using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Oracle, InDesign, Illustrator and Viewpoint is essential
- a minimum of one to two years’ project administration experience within construction design industry (engineering, architecture, interior design and/or other)
- experience in a professional services environment
- experience of working in a fast-paced, people-orientated environment, juggling many priorities at once
- good organisational, attention to detail and problem solving skills
- a proactive mindset and good team player
- excellent written and verbal communications skills
- a confident personality that can communicate and engage at all levels
- a valid right to work in the UK is essential