Technical Administrator

Kingdom PeopleBarnsleyreedpublished 11/04/2026

About the company

Our client is a well-established business with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex projects across the UK and Europe. Working with a diverse portfolio of clients, they provide design, manufacturing and project delivery services across a range of sectors.

Your tasks

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Technical Administrator to support the coordination of technical and design arm of the business, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to programme.

The Technical Administrator will play a key role in coordinating project documentation, managing drawing revisions, supporting processes and ensuring effective communication between internal teams, clients and external partners.

  • Review design and technical drawings, identifying queries and coordinating requests for information
  • Assist in the management of design changes and project variations.
  • Support project-specific designs and drawing requirements, ensuring compliance with client specifications.
  • Coordinate activities with external design and drafting providers.
  • Liaise with project teams to support project sequencing and delivery programmes.
  • Monitor drawing and documentation schedules to maintain project progress.
  • Attend project and design coordination meetings.
  • Prepare and issue regular project progress updates.
  • Support the efficient allocation of internal and external technical resources.
  • Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
  • Undertake additional administrative and coordination duties as required.

Requirements

This position would suit an organised and technically minded individual with experience working within a design, engineering, construction, structural steel or fabrication

  • Previous experience within an engineering, construction, manufacturing, fabrication or structural steel environment.
  • Experience working with technical drawings and project documentation.
  • Knowledge of Building information (BIM) processes and systems would be advantageous.
  • Exposure to Tekla Structures or similar design software would be beneficial.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication and coordination abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and project administration systems.
  • BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Construction, Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.

What we offer

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + excellent benefits package

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Company pension scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • Enhanced sick pay scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Share save scheme
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Long-term career development within a growing and successful business

How to apply

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a respected organisation in a varied technical support and coordination role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Other

Location: South Yorkshire (Office-Based)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week