Project Administrator

Project Administrator - Network Services

Job reference: 2288
Job type: Full time, permanent (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday)
Location: Dunball, Bridgwater (TA6 4TP) - Office based

At Telent, we're excited to invite a highly organised Project Administrator to join our Network Services team in Dunball, Bridgwater. This is a great opportunity to support the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects by ensuring smooth administration, coordination, and system management across the project lifecycle.

This role plays an important part in supporting project teams through accurate record keeping, effective communication, and coordination of day-to-day project activities. You'll be key to maintaining compliance with project governance, quality standards, and internal processes while enabling efficient delivery for our customers.

Project Administrator - What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the day-to-day administration of project delivery activities across the team
• Maintaining accurate project records, trackers, and documentation within internal systems
• Acting as a first point of contact for project-related queries and communications
• Assisting with planning, scheduling, and coordination of project workstreams and site activities
• Collating, preparing, and distributing meeting documentation, and capturing meeting minutes
• Supporting data gathering, reporting, and project updates to ensure timely and accurate information flow
• Managing document control processes, ensuring project documentation is stored, organised, and accessible
• Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to support project delivery and operational processes
• Supporting ad-hoc project tasks, including material orders and contract review inputs where required
• Ensuring full team adherence to governance, compliance, and Telent QEHS procedures

Project Administrator - Who You Are:

You are a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrator with experience of supporting project teams in a fast-paced environment. You thrive on managing multiple tasks, keeping systems up to date, and ensuring information is accurate and accessible.

You are confident working with a range of stakeholders, communicating effectively, and supporting operational processes. You bring a proactive approach, a willingness to learn, and the ability to adapt to changing project needs while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation.

Project Administrator - Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in an administrative or project support role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Competent use of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word)
• Strong attention to detail with accurate data entry capability
• Good communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience maintaining records, trackers, and reports
• Awareness of document control processes and systems
• General awareness of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards
• Ability to commute to the Dunball, Bridgwater office daily

Desirable:

• Experience using systems such as Oracle (IP procurement), ServiceNow, or similar tools
• Experience working in a project or operational environment
• Understanding of project lifecycle processes and reporting
• IOSH or similar health & safety awareness qualification

What We Offer You:

A career at Telent provides the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects, supporting essential services across the UK while developing your skills within a collaborative project environment.

We offer:

• 26 days annual leave + public bank holidays (with option to buy/sell annual leave)
• Company pension scheme
• Access to the Telent Flexible Benefits portal
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health & wellbeing support
• Discounts on retail, leisure, and entertainment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

At Telent, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that everyone should feel empowered to be themselves, thrive in their role, and achieve their full potential.

We're passionate about creating a work culture that reflects the communities we serve. Join us and help ensure that the nation's critical infrastructure stays connected and protected 24/7, while developing your career.

Telent Core Values: Be Inclusive, Be Collaborative, Be Customer Focused, Take Responsibility