Project Receptionist

Balfour Beatty plc; Redcar; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

40% remote work where feasible

25 days annual leave

Pension

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Receptionist for the NZT project based at the Redcar and Cleveland site. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and provide essential administrative support to project leadership and teams, ensuring inductions and security protocols are followed.

Role requires strong communication, organisation and IT skills. The role offers smart working options where feasible, with a full on-site presence at the NZT site.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, proactive and practical Administrator.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Organised with excellent timekeeping and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for visitors to the NZT site with a welcoming, professional approach.
• Manage visitor check-in, identify verification and induction steps before site access.
• Provide general admin support to project leadership and teams, handle calls and shared inboxes.
• Maintain meeting rooms and reception spaces to a high standard and address issues promptly.
• Assist with desk allocations and office logistics as needed.
• Ensure secure handling of confidential information and access records.

Skills

Administrative

Communication

Interpersonal

Organisation

Time management

Computer literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

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

About The Role

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 Receptionist to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

What you'll be doing

• Act as the first point of contact for all visitors to the NZT site, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience.
• Manage visitor check-in, verify identification where required, and ensure all visitors complete the correct induction steps before accessing site
• 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 reception-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.

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]