Project Support Administator

Galliford Try Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid professional membership

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is seeking a Project Support Administrator in Plymouth to provide high-level administrative support within the Environment Business. You will handle various administrative tasks, work closely with project managers, and support the successful delivery of projects across Devon and Cornwall.

The role requires proficiency in Microsoft products, good organisation, and interpersonal skills. The position offers generous holiday entitlement, corporate discounts, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other office applications.
• Demonstrable success in general administration support roles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative requests and queries from Senior Managers.
• Support project teams with various tasks related to project close down.
• Maintain and organise site documents on digital platforms.

Skills

Microsoft products proficiency

Organisational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Project Support Administrator – Environment

Location – Plymouth

A career development opportunity has arisen for a Project Support Administrator to join the team at Galliford Try within our Environment Business. You will work on our South West Water Frameworks within the Asset Maintenance division of our Environment Business, who are experienced in successfully delivering schemes of varying sizes, predominately to the Water Industry, across both Clean and Waste Water schemes. Ideally you will be based in or around the Plymouth area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region (Devon and Cornwall).

Purpose of the Role

As the Project Support Administrator you will work closely with the Project Managers and Site Teams as high level administration support. We are looking for a strong administrator who has experience working in conjunction with busy teams with tight deadlines. You will contribute to the successful delivery Capital Maintenance projects on the South West Water Framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle administrative requests and queries from Senior Managers
• Input data onto internal system such as viewpoint and Document Control
• Support the Project teams with Project Close Down
• Creation of site Folders for the site-based project teams
• Book meetings for site-wide operations
• Point of contact for the regional office
• Support site documents on our Viewpoint, OneDrive portals, and maintain these platforms
• Provide general support to site visitors
• Act as a point of contact for staff and visitors
• General office duties, including raising requisitions
• Document control for all projects
• Support our operational teams
• Collate reports for meetings

Experience and Qualifications

• Literate and numerate with proficiency using Microsoft products (Word, Excel, etc.) and other office applications including PDF editor
• Good organisational skills and time management
• Demonstrable knowledge of operating office equipment and IT systems
• Successful experience of working in a general administration support role

Personal Attributes

• Excellent Interpersonal skills including verbal and oral communication
• Assess information within normal areas of responsibility; question evidence and findings in order to highlight and communicate issues
• Demonstrate a rational approach to decision making, assessing data within laid down guidelines; Discuss problems / issues and suggest possible solutions
• Be willing and have the desire to improve on current situations. The capacity to review actions and to identify and communicate efficiency / process improvements
• Ability to take notes/minutes that are both legible and structured
• Good time management, scheduling skills including prioritisation and document control
• Able to work under pressure
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to grasp concepts and retain information
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.