Construction Admin for 10-Year Social Housing Program

Wates Smartspace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is recruiting an experienced Administrator to join our team on WPS's flagship Birmingham contract, delivering maintenance services for a major council partnership.

This fast-paced role supports operational teams with accurate administration, reporting, and coordination, across planned and responsive works. The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills and a proven track record in construction or social housing administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administration role within construction, social housing, maintenance or property services.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to operational and management teams across planned and responsive maintenance workstreams.
• Manage project documentation, records, and correspondence, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.
• Process works orders, purchase orders, invoices, and subcontractor documentation.
• Maintain compliance records, certifications, and project trackers.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and diaries for operational teams.
• Produce reports, spreadsheets, and project updates for internal and client stakeholders.
• Support the mobilisation and ongoing delivery of programmes across multiple workstreams.
• Handle incoming enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Ensure all administration is completed accurately and within required timescales.

Skills

Administration

Organisation

Multitasking

Communication

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wates Smartspace is recruiting an experienced Administrator to join our team on WPS's flagship Birmingham contract, delivering maintenance services for a major council partnership.

This fast-paced role supports operational teams with accurate administration, reporting, and coordination, across planned and responsive works. The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills and a proven track record in construction or social housing administration.