Project Administrator

Balfour Beatty plc; Redcar; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is recruiting a Project Administrator for the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar, Cleveland. You will provide essential administrative support to project leadership and operations teams, handle calls, manage inboxes and keep contact lists up to date.

Join a forward-looking team delivering UK decarbonisation infrastructure. You will coordinate meeting rooms, office logistics and visitor induction paperwork, while maintaining confidentiality and supporting a

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with teams and visitors.
• Organised with strong timekeeping and diary management.
• Proactive, reliable and professional administrator.
• Ability to multi-task and work both independently and in a team.
• Computer literate with MS Office and shared inbox skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to project leadership and teams.
• Manage calls, shared inboxes and maintain site contact lists.
• Ensure meeting rooms, reception and shared areas are maintained.
• Assist with desk allocations and office logistics.
• Handle confidential information securely and maintain logs.
• Book meeting rooms for internal and external meetings.
• Act as point of contact for queries; escalate issues.
• Provide receptionist cover as required.
• Follow site protocols and project requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organised with good timekeeping

Proactive and practical administrator

Multi-tasking ability

Computer literate

Job description

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Project Administrator to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

What you'll be doing

• Provide general administrative support to project leadership and operational teams, including handling incoming calls, managing shared inboxes, and maintaining up-to-date site contact lists
• Work closely with the Office Manager and Facilities teams to ensure meeting rooms, communal areas, and reception spaces are maintained to a high standard, raising any issues promptly
• Assist with desk allocation requests and office logistics where required
• Maintain secure handling of confidential information, including visitor logs, induction paperwork, and access records
• Ensure all administration-related activities comply with NZT project requirements and Balfour Beatty site protocols
• Book meeting rooms – internally and externally for the team meetings etc
• Any other admin task that may be required by their line manager
• Act as a key point of contact for general queries from employees, managers, and visitors, escalating issues where appropriate
• Reception Cover as and when required
• Ensuring that confidential information is handled appropriately and in line with company poli

Who we're looking for

• Highly motivated, proactive and practical Administrator
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest Reliable and Professional Person
• Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as in a team
• Organised with excellent timekeeping skills
• Computer Literate

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]