Part-Time Pre-Construction Admin (Maternity Cover)

Obedair; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Obedair is seeking a Pre-construction Administrator (Maternity Cover) in Plymouth. The part-time role (27.5h/wk) runs Monday to Friday, 9.30am–3.00pm, with a start around early to mid November 2026 to allow handover.

You will support the pre-construction and estimating teams with tender processes and documentation. You will coordinate files, monitor deadlines and communicate with clients and suppliers, contributing to accurate tender outputs and records.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or coordination roles.
• Highly organised, methodical and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and producing accurate work.
• Clear and professional communication with stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and support a wider team.
• Construction/tendering experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the pre-construction and estimating teams.
• Help coordinate tender opportunities from receipt through to submission.
• Set up and maintain tender files, electronic folders, registers and trackers.
• Monitor tender portals, communications, deadlines, clarifications and updates.
• Support the preparation, collation, formatting and issue of tender documentation.
• Maintain accurate records, version control and confidential information.
• Liaise professionally with colleagues, clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Produce spreadsheets, reports, correspondence and meeting notes as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Obedair is seeking a Pre-construction Administrator (Maternity Cover) in Plymouth. The part-time role (27.5h/wk) runs Monday to Friday, 9.30am–3.00pm, with a start around early to mid November 2026 to allow handover.

You will support the pre-construction and estimating teams with tender processes and documentation. You will coordinate files, monitor deadlines and communicate with clients and suppliers, contributing to accurate tender outputs and records.