Construction Administrator/ Office Manager in Great Dunmow

Energy Jobline CVL; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking an experienced Construction Administrator to manage operations and support their team in Essex. Responsibilities include overseeing company assets, ensuring resource availability, and maintaining records. Strong administrative background in construction is essential, along with multitasking skills, MS Office proficiency, and a UK driving licence. This role promises a dynamic work environment and a chance to promote safe working culture.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative or operational background within construction or engineering.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Working knowledge of construction processes.
• Experience in managing company resources.
• Competent in MS Office.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to liaise across multiple departments.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general running of the company.
• Procurement and maintenance of company assets.
• Ensure operational resources are available to site teams.
• Manage fleet maintenance schedules.
• Support project mobilisation and demobilisation.
• Maintain accurate company records and documentation.
• Assist with tender documentation and compliance checks.
• Support accreditation renewals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support the Finance or Commercial team with purchase orders, invoices and cost tracking.
• Monitor and report on operational budgets.
• Assist in preparing reports for management meetings.
• Supervise administrative and support staff.
• Coordinate staff training and inductions.
• Oversee office management.
• Organise company events and training days.
• Support the HSE Manager with record keeping and audits.
• Promote a culture of safe working and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong administrative or operational background

Excellent organisational and multitasking skills

Working knowledge of construction processes

Experience in managing company resources

Competent in MS Office

Clear communication skills

Job description

Our client is a well‑established construction company, who cover high‑end residential projects across Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. They are seeking an experienced Construction Administrator to join their team based in Essex.

Duties

• Oversee the general running of the company.
• Procurement and maintenance of company assets.
• Ensure operational resources are available to site teams.
• Manage fleet maintenance schedules.
• Support project mobilisation and demobilisation.
• Maintain accurate company records and documentation.
• Assist with tender documentation and compliance checks.
• Support accreditation renewals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support the Finance or Commercial team with purchase orders, invoices and cost tracking.
• Monitor and report on operational budgets.
• Assist in preparing reports for management meetings.
• Supervise administrative and support staff.
• Coordinate staff training and inductions.
• Oversee office management.
• Organise company events and training days.
• Support the HSE Manager with record keeping and audits.
• Promote a culture of safe working and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Strong administrative or operational background within construction or engineering.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Working knowledge of construction processes.
• Experience in managing company resources.
• Competent in MS Office.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to liaise across multiple departments.
• Full UK driving licence (due to location).

If you are interested in this role, please contact Georgina on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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