Plant Administrator

Balfour Beatty; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking

Travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI is recruiting a Plant Administrator for our Midlands operations in Birmingham. You will provide high-level administrative support to senior management and project teams, manage budgets and financial records, and ensure efficient business processes.

Joining a major HS2 construction partnership, you will use IT systems to generate reports, maintain databases, and help with project planning and HR administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role within the construction industry.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and financial records.
• Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and accounting tools.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work proactively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of UK construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to senior management and project teams.
• Manage and coordinate business processes, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Oversee financial administration, including budget tracking, invoicing, and cost management.
• Utilise IT systems to enhance workflow, maintain databases, and generate reports.
• Develop and implement organisational strategies to improve efficiency.
• Assist in project planning, resource allocation, and scheduling.
• Maintain compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Act as a key liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation as required.
• Support HR functions, including training coordination and recruitment administration.
• Knowledge of UK construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Skills

Construction admin experience

Budget management

IT skills

Office suite

Planning & organisation

Communication

High-pressure environment

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Accounting tools

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Current Opportunity: Plant Administrator

Location:

Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

• Provide high-level administrative support to senior management and project teams.
• Manage and coordinate business processes, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Oversee financial administration, including budget tracking, invoicing, and cost management.
• Utilise IT systems to enhance workflow, maintain databases, and generate reports.
• Develop and implement organisational strategies to improve efficiency.
• Assist in project planning, resource allocation, and scheduling.
• Maintain compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Act as a key liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation as required.
• Support HR functions, including training coordination and recruitment administration.
• Knowledge of UK construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Experience in an administrative role within the construction industry.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and financial records.
• Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and accounting tools.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work proactively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of UK construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us:

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.