Project Administrator

Construction; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional develop

Supportive team environment

Flexible support for holiday/sickness

Job summary

Construction in Colchester is seeking a highly organised Project Administrator to join the team. You will be responsible for pricing tenders using AI, handling site variations, collating weekly timesheets and inputting data for payroll and invoicing.

This role requires strong MS Office skills, including Excel and Co-Pilot, and the ability to work independently or in a small team. Knowledge of the housebuilding market is a plus; training and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Co-Pilot.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Eager to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Pricing tenders using AI.
• Handling site variations and queries.
• Collating weekly timesheets and inputting data for payroll and invoicing.
• Compiling monthly site reports with running figures.
• Chasing quotes and compiling Health & Safety packs for new sites.
• Identifying new business opportunities.
• Conducting customer liaison and organising seminars, briefings, and meetings.
• Coordinating site pre-start meetings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Co-Pilot

Job description

Project Administrator

• Annual Salary: Up to £26,440 (depending on experience)
• Location: Colchester
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a highly organised and efficient Project Administrator to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Co-Pilot, and thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Knowledge or previous experience in the housebuilding market would be beneficial but not essential.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Pricing tenders using AI.
• Handling site variations and queries.
• Collating weekly timesheets and inputting data for fortnightly payroll and invoicing.
• Compiling monthly site reports with running figures.
• Chasing quotes and compiling Health & Safety packs for new sites.
• Identifying new business opportunities.
• Conducting customer liaison and organising seminars, briefings, and meetings.
• Coordinating site pre-start meetings.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Co-Pilot.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Eager to learn and take on new challenges.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive team environment.
• Flexible support for holiday/sickness coverage.