Project Administrator Contract Jobs in Cambridge
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IT Project Manager (BOXI / BusinessObjects)
Posted 1 month ago by Network IT Recruitment Limited
The role of Senior IT Project Manager involves delivering large-scale, business-critical technology and data initiatives...
- Rate £56,500 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Standard Service Business Project Manager
Posted 1 month ago by Randstad Enterprise
We are looking for an experienced Service Contract Manager to oversee the delivery of Spare Parts and Overhaul services...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
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Senior Marketing Consultant (UK Marketing)
Posted 1 month ago by Royal London
We are seeking an experienced Senior Marketing Consultant to join our Employer Marketing team in Edinburgh on a fixed-te...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Graduate Trainee Engineer (Battery Materials and Cells Group) x2 (111695-0626)
Posted 1 month ago by University of Warwick
Launch your career at WMG, University of Warwick as a Graduate Trainee Engineer in the Battery Materials and Cells Group...
- Rate £31,236 per year
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Global Offer Manager - Enterprise Operations and Customer Service (Temporary)
Posted 1 month ago by Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
BCG is seeking a Global Offer Manager for a temporary fixed-term contract to support two global offers within the Operat...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Clinical Research Scientist - Medical Affairs
Posted 1 month ago by SKIN ANALYTICS LTD
Skin Analytics is seeking a Clinical Research Scientist to support the clinical evaluation of AI Medical Devices, partic...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Network Project Engineer
Posted 1 month ago by PRIMUS Global Solutions (PRIMUS UK & Eur...
The Network Project Engineer position requires proven experience in monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom
Project Support Officer (111657-0626)
Posted 1 month ago by University of Warwick
The Project Support Officer role at the University of Warwick involves supporting project delivery, management informati...
- Rate £34,610 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Head of Programme Delivery - Local Government Reorganisation
Posted 1 month ago by Hays
Step into a critical leadership role as the Head of Programme Delivery within a large local authority undergoing a signi...
- Rate £800 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Project Administrator Contract Roles in Cambridge
What does a project administrator contractor do?
Organisations bring in Project Administrator contractors to provide the administrative and operational support that keeps projects and programmes running efficiently, managing the documentation, logistics, and coordination tasks that enable project managers and delivery teams to focus on delivery outcomes rather than administrative overhead. The work typically involves maintaining project documentation libraries, scheduling and coordinating meetings, preparing and distributing agendas and minutes, managing action logs, updating project plans and RAID logs, supporting procurement and purchase order administration, managing travel and logistics for project teams, and producing status reports and project communications. Project Administrators are brought in to cover vacancies within project support teams, to provide additional project support capacity on large programmes, or to establish project administration capability at the start of a new programme.
The core competencies for Project Administrator contracting include combine strong organisational and administrative ability with project management process knowledge and proficiency in the tools used to manage projects and programmes. Familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or the client's chosen portfolio management platform is expected, alongside strong Microsoft Office skills for document production, report formatting, and data management. The ability to manage competing priorities across multiple project workstreams simultaneously, maintain accurate project records under deadline pressure, and communicate clearly with project teams and senior stakeholders is consistently valued. PRINCE2 Foundation qualification is well regarded for Project Administrator contractors who are building towards a project management career, and signals an understanding of project methodology beyond the purely administrative dimension of the role.
What is the market like for project administrator contractors?
Contract Project Administrator work sits within a high-volume accessible market within the project management discipline, active across all sectors where significant project and programme activity creates a need for dedicated administrative support. The market is competitive at the standard level given the broad supply of candidates with project administration experience, but contractors who combine strong administrative skills with proficiency in specific portfolio management platforms, sector experience in government or financial services, or the ability to work effectively within demanding programme governance environments are in a better commercial position. The role is often a stepping stone for contractors building towards PMO Analyst or Project Coordinator roles with greater analytical and governance responsibility.
What is the contracting market like in Cambridge?
Few UK cities match the specificity of Cambridge's contracting opportunities. The life sciences, biotechnology, and deep technology ecosystem that has grown around the university and its research parks sustains work in scientific computing, bioinformatics, embedded systems, regulatory affairs, and clinical data at a scale and depth concentrated almost nowhere else. Beyond life sciences, telecommunications, chip design, and enterprise software employers broaden the range of engineering and development work available. Employers in Cambridge seek deep domain expertise and pay accordingly: rates for specialist disciplines frequently match or exceed London, though the overall volume of opportunities is smaller and concentrated in a narrower set of sectors. Contractors without a relevant scientific or deep technical background will find the market less accessible than its reputation might suggest.
How much do project administrator contractors usually earn in Cambridge?
Contract rates for project administrator roles in Cambridge typically range from £210 to £420 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many project administrator vacancies in Cambridge are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 project administrator contract roles across the site, with Cambridge maintaining consistent volume. Data reviewed up to May 2026.