Job Description

They are expanding and are looking for an EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR to join the team. 

Most of the work undertaken by the company is residential developments, but not exclusively so.  There are several large developments in the works and the company are continuing to grow.  They are recruiting to support this.  The team are longstanding and the company is well established, having been trading for over 30 years.

This role would suit someone with 5 years or more experience in a construction company office, who is looking to work in a busy and interesting environment.  Because this person will need to “hit the ground running” it is essential that you have experience of the tasks below within a construction company.

You will be responsible for the head office administration and supporting the back office team.  You will be able to establish and manage excellent working relationships with colleagues and suppliers to ensure that everyone has what they need in order to do their jobs successfully.  There are some things that are very specific to the construction industry, so a working knowledge would be very useful to you in your day to day role.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Document control and management
• Applications for permits from local authority
• Arranging utilities disconnections and new supply
• Producing site documents and handover documents
• Administration at head office
• Ordering to ensure that equipment is available in the office
• Update project plans
• Sending communications in the business
• Assist different department heads
• Supporting the wider team
• Record keeping and administration
• Filing and document management

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

You will be highly organised, numerate, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.  We are looking for someone dynamic and ambitious, who is able to roll their sleeves up when necessary.  You will need to be a self-starter and used to being very busy.