Description
Project Administrator
Location: Manchester
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Join a business with over a century of heritage in perimeter security.
At JB Corrie, our foundations go back more than 100 years and continue to guide how we work today. As a fourth-generation family-owned company, we deliver high-quality security solutions built on craftsmanship, integrity, and long-term commitment. Our teams work with leading technologies including Gallagher, Milestone, Axis, Hanwha, and PAC to protect sites across the UK.
We are now seeking a Project Administrator to support our Project Delivery team and help ensure our projects run smoothly from planning through to handover.
About the Role
As a Project Administrator, you will play a key role in the administrative and logistical elements of our security system projects. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and clients to keep information flowing, records accurate, and resources aligned.
You will thrive in this role if you are organised, curious about learning how technical projects come together, committed to quality, and enjoy supporting teams to deliver their best work.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Project Management team across active projects.
- Administer project documentation, including quotations, RAMS, permits, drawings, and handover packs.
- Maintain accurate project records and ensure timely updates and reporting.
- Support scheduling, resource planning, and coordination of field engineers.
- Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors to track orders, deliveries, and stock levels, supporting good financial stewardship.
- Assist in preparing O&M manuals and client documentation.
- Support internal project meetings, capturing actions and monitoring progress.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by asking thoughtful questions, exploring better ways of working, and sharing insights with the wider team.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in project administration, coordination, or a similar role within construction, engineering, or security systems.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
- Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential).
- Willing to undergo security clearance
How You’ll Reflect Our Values
- Heritage: You respect established processes while helping us evolve for the future.
- Integrity: You act with honesty, reliability, and professionalism, especially when challenges arise.
- Quality: You take pride in producing accurate documentation and supporting projects to a high standard.
- Curiosity: You ask questions, seek clarity, and build understanding of our technical systems and project workflows.
- Collaboration: You work closely with colleagues, suppliers, and clients, recognising that we succeed as one team.
- Financial Stewardship: You help manage information, orders, and resources carefully to support the company’s long-term stability.
Benefits
- Bonus scheme linked to company operating profit
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
- Option to purchase an additional 5 days of leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employer-matched pension contributions & life assurance
- Perkbox benefits, including health & wellbeing support