Office Administrator

Fawkes & Reece Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Fareham is seeking an Office Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. The role is based in the office five days a week, 8am to 5pm, supporting project administration and client liaison.

You will coordinate and manage project documentation, handle a shared inbox, order equipment and materials, and oversee relationships with operatives, trades and sub-contractors. A good understanding of the construction industry and strong MS Word/Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• An understanding of the construction industry and knowledge of trades.
• Strong geographical knowledge of surrounding areas within the Hampshire region
• Experienced using Microsoft packages including word and excel
• Previous experience within a similar role, preferably customer facing/ customer service background

Responsibilities

• Accurately manage and maintain all project documentation on relevant systems
• Manage shared inbox and respond as required
• Responsible for ordering all relevant equipment and materials
• Management of operatives, trades & sub-contractors

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Fareham
Salary: £Neg
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: OACS290926_1790670205
Posted: September 29, 2026

A leading south coast based regional contractor is seeking an Office Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. This Office Administrator will be based in the office five days a week in Fareham Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

About the role of Office Administrator

As Office Administrator you will be responsible for coordinating and managing from a Administrative perspective all relevant documentation for the projects. You will be required to be client facing therefore a friendly, personable and customer service attitude is essential.

Responsibilities for Office Administrator

• Accurately manage and maintain all project documentation on relevant systems
• Manage shared inbox and respond as required
• Responsible for ordering all relevant equipment and materials
• Management of operatives, trades & sub-contractors

Requirements for Office Administrator

• An understanding of the construction industry and knowledge of trades
• Strong geographical knowledge of surrounding areas within the Hampshire region
• Experienced using Microsoft packages including word and excel
• Previous experience within a similar role, preferably customer facing/ customer service background