Administrator

Parker Jones Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Jones Group Ltd in Somerset is seeking an Administrator / Project Assistant to join our busy office. You will support Contracts & Site Managers on high-end residential projects and help prepare reports and documentation.

Mentored by a senior staff member, you will gain exposure to a variety of projects and assist with site health and safety, meetings, and project set-up. This is a hands-on role in a growing team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise actions.
• Strong literacy and numeracy with attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving and time management abilities.
• Team player with flexible approach; willing to learn.
• Working knowledge of Office software including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Day to day assistance to Contracts & Site Managers on project delivery.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly reports.
• Produce administration documentation and attend meetings.
• Take and minute project meetings; monitor site health & safety.
• Support in site setup and close down procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Literacy and numeracy

Problem-solving

Time management

Team player

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Construction/PM degree or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Administrator / Project Assistant required for a construction / builder located in Somerset

My client has experienced considerable growth in recent years and are looking to recruit a Project Assistant/Administrator to join their busy office in Somerset.

They are looking for a candidate to work on projects predominantly in the high-end residential sector and have a keen interest in the construction industry.

Successful candidates will be mentored by a senior member of staff with a view to undertaking duties on a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Day to day assistance to Contracts & Site Managers in the delivery of projects
• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reporting
• Produce administration documentation
• Attend and minute project meetings
• Monitor and report on site health and safety
• Assist in site set-up and close down procedures

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise key actions and issues
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Time management and leadership skills
• Commitment, enthusiasm and work ethic
• Team player capable of a flexible approach
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel
• General IT proficiency

Desirable skills but not essential:

• Knowledge and experience of construction programming
• General knowledge of current construction health and safety legislation
• A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Building Surveying or other related construction degree

They have a strong reputation for valuing and investing in our staff and are committed to continuous professional development of all their staff. With a team of over 200 people and a 97% staff retention, over the last two years, they believe they live up to this reputation. They are looking for hard working individuals who are excellent team players and who will love to be part of a fun and sociable company.