Administrator

Parker Jones Group Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Jones Group Ltd in Somerset is seeking an Administrator / Project Assistant to support Contracts & Site Managers on high-end residential construction projects. You will help prepare weekly and monthly reporting, create administration documents, and attend project meetings.

Successful candidates will be mentored by a senior staff member and gain exposure to a variety of projects, with emphasis on teamwork, communication and accuracy in documentation.

Qualifications

• Construction admin experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to Contracts & Site Managers on project delivery.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly reports.
• Produce administration documentation.
• Attend and minute project meetings.
• Monitor site health and safety reporting.
• Assist with site set-up and close down procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Prioritisation

Literacy & numeracy

Problem solving

Time management

Work ethic

Team player

MS Office

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.