Administrator

Murphy; South Hetton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks an experienced Administrator to provide high-quality support in the Energy Team. The successful candidate will maintain records, assist with financial duties, and ensure effective communication with clients. Experience in office administration and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel are required. The firm offers competitive benefits including generous holidays, a discretionary bonus, and ongoing professional development opportunities. This role is suitable for those ready to contribute to a dynamic and diverse workplace.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised canteen facilities

Retail discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Experience in office or general administration support role.
• Knowledge of operating office equipment and IT.
• Literate and numerate with proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service to clients.
• Maintain accurate records in both paper and computer formats.
• Conduct financial duties like processing invoices.

Skills

Customer service

Office administration

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Tools

Standard office equipment

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Administrator to work with the Energy Team on the National Grid, EGL1 Project.

Our business is well-known for its extensive in‑house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever‑changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries – ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long‑standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A Day In The Life Of a Murphy Administrator

• Provide high quality customer service in all communications with internal and external clients.
• Maintain accurate paper and computer‑based records.
• Produce correspondence, documents and presentations to specification using a variety of media.
• Maintain established paper and computer‑based filing systems.
• Conduct financial duties, for example, processing invoices or tracking costs.
• Work in accordance with established processes and provide feedback on their effectiveness.
• Participate in, and positively promote, the Murphy Culture Development Culture (leading to Zero Harm).

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Experience of working in an Office / General administration support role.
• Knowledge of operating office equipment and IT, e.g., telephone, computer with standard software, copier, printers etc. to access, input and verify information.
• Literate and numerate with proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other office applications.
• Experience within the construction industry is desirable, but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year; holidays increase with length of service.
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review.
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus.
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus.
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations.
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle‑to‑work scheme etc.

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024, there really is #MoretoMurphy.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Jack Roberts on 07514 313533 to discuss in more detail.

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.