Job Description:

Project Administrator – Gatwick Airport

Location: Gatwick Airport, West Sussex
Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Job Type: Full-Time, Site-Based

About the Role

Red Sky Personnel is recruiting for a Project Administrator to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure projects at Gatwick Airport.

This varied, hands-on position combines project administration, document control, airport security pass coordination, and general site office management.

Our client is looking for a proactive, highly organised individual who can manage multiple responsibilities within a busy construction environment.

We welcome applications from both experienced administrators and junior candidates looking to develop their careers in the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project documentation using Procore.

• Ensure drawings, reports and technical documents are accurately filed, updated and distributed.

• Maintain document registers and ensure effective version control.

• Coordinate Gatwick Airport (GAL) security pass applications for personnel and vehicles.

• Manage airport pass documentation, renewals and application progress.

• Liaise with airport departments regarding security passes and access requirements.

• Oversee the day-to-day administration of the site office.

• Order office supplies, equipment and sundry items.

• Coordinate office inspections, meetings, client visits and social events.

• Provide general administrative support to project managers and site teams.

• Maintain accurate records and ensure administrative processes run efficiently.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in project administration, construction administration, document control or a similar role.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple responsibilities.

• Proactive, flexible and able to work independently.

• Experience using Procore or similar document management systems would be advantageous.

• Previous experience with airport security passes or construction site administration would be beneficial.

Experience across all areas is not essential. Our client is happy to consider candidates with transferable administrative skills who are keen to learn and develop.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £38,000 – £45,000 depending on experience.

• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects at Gatwick Airport.

• Varied role with opportunities to develop additional skills.

• Established civil engineering contractor.

• Monday-to-Friday working pattern.

How to Apply

If you are an organised, proactive administrator looking for an exciting opportunity within the construction and infrastructure sector, we would love to hear from you.