Project Administrator

Description:

A-SAFE Group, a pioneer in workplace safety innovation, is seeking a R&D Project Administrator to join their dynamic and fast-paced New Product Development (NPD) team in Elland, West Yorkshire. This is an on-site, full-time position ideal for a proactive, highly organized individual who thrives in cross-functional engineering and product development environments.

This role will support multiple teams—including Product Management, R&D, Engineering, Test by Design, Quality, and Operations—ensuring projects are well-documented, on schedule, and communicated effectively.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in administration and project coordination, preferably in an engineering or NPD setting, with excellent communication and organizational skills to help bring cutting-edge safety products to market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain detailed and accurate project documentation including timelines, milestone trackers, Gantt charts, meeting notes, and action logs

• Track project activities across the product lifecycle (prototyping, testing, production handover)

• Assist the Head of NPD in generating project dashboards, updates, and communications for internal stakeholders

• Ensure project management systems and documentation platforms are updated and accurate

• Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, or resource issues and escalate them within the R&D team

• Coordinate cross-functional activities and ensure consistent communication between departments

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Experience in an administrative or project coordination role in an NPD, NPI, or engineering environment

• Highly organized, excellent time management, and strong attention to detail

• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting

• Confident engaging with stakeholders across multiple departments

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Gantt charts, milestone trackers, and collaborative project management tools

• Passion for supporting engineering and product innovation

What A-SAFE Offers:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with buy/sell options

• Flexible start/finish times

• Enhanced family leave

• Company pension with up to 5% employer contribution

• Subsidised gym and restaurant

• Free on-site parking

• Cycle to work scheme and Specsavers vouchers

• Long service rewards

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Support for professional development and growth

About A-SAFE Group:

Established in 1984, A-SAFE has transformed industrial safety through its groundbreaking polymer safety barriers and award-winning smart tech solutions like RackEye and CONEK. The company has 17 offices worldwide and protects over 6,000 sites in 50+ countries, including clients like Amazon, BMW, and Coca-Cola.

A-SAFE values innovation, collaboration, and integrity, and is proud to be a Disability Confident employer committed to workplace inclusivity and diversity.