Administrator

Construction, Property and Engineering; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable infrastructure company in Cambridge is seeking an Office Administrator to manage commercial and logistical documentation for a critical street lighting maintenance contract. This full-time role requires meticulous record-keeping and procurement support. The ideal candidate has proven administrative experience, advanced skills in Microsoft Office, and a commitment to a structured, office-based schedule. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience, ideally within construction, utilities, highways, or engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming/outgoing construction documentation.
• Process purchase requisitions and orders for field teams.
• Prepare and submit invoices for processing.
• Manage and update plant and equipment tracking reports.
• Maintain health and safety records and internal databases.
• Handle telephone queries from site managers, clients, and suppliers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time-management

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Job description

Office Administrator - Street Lighting Maintenance

Essential Infrastructure Support: Immediate Start Contract

Are you a highly meticulous and reliable administrator seeking a consistent, long-term role near Cambridge? Join my clients team as an Office Administrator managing the commercial and logistical documentation for a critical street lighting maintenance contract.

• Rate: £14.00 per hour (PAYE)
• Duration: Immediate Start (ASAP) until March 2026
• Location: 4 Rowles Way, Buckingway Business Park, Swavesey, CB24 4UG
• Work Pattern: Full-Time (42 hours), Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (100% In Office)

Your Mission: Maintaining Operational Compliance

You will be the central administrative anchor for the contract, focused on accurate record-keeping, procurement support, and ensuring the smooth flow of paperwork for field teams.

• Data & Document Control: Managing all incoming and outgoing construction documentation, including meticulous logging, scanning, and filing of maintenance reports, permits, and correspondence.
• Procurement & Purchasing: Processing purchase requisitions and orders for consumables and materials needed by field teams, ensuring efficient supply chain flow.
• Financial Administration: Preparing and submitting invoices for processing and assisting the commercial team with payment verification and reconciliation tasks.
• Plant & Equipment Tracking: Managing and updating reports related to plant and vehicle allocation, ensuring accurate records of equipment deployment for site safety and efficiency.
• Compliance & Audits: Maintaining essential health and safety records, operative training matrix data, and internal databases to ensure the contract remains audit-ready.
• General Office Support: Handling telephone queries from site managers, clients, and suppliers; managing office supplies inventory; and directing administrative traffic.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Proven administrative experience, ideally within construction, utilities, highways, or engineering.
• Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for tracking and reporting).
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, reliability, and strong time-management skills.
• Commitment: Must be available for an ASAP start and comfortable with a full-time, office-based schedule in Swavesey.

If you thrive on structure and want a stable, essential role supporting public infrastructure, apply today!

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