Projects Assistant

Stonbury; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in sustainable water asset management is hiring a Projects Assistant to support the project delivery team in Derby. The role involves vital administrative and coordination support to ensure project efficiency, requiring excellent communication and IT skills.

Benefits

Training and advancement opportunities

24 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare cash scheme

Death in service benefit

Employee voucher schemes

6% company pension contribution

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally in a project or construction environment.
• Strong IT skills: Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for regional project teams.
• Maintain accurate records, including H&S documents.
• Communicate weekly project updates to clients.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Planning and organisational skills

Job description

We’re hiring a Projects Assistant to provide administrative and coordination support to our project delivery team based in Derby.

We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, delivering exceptional value outcomes in potable water, wastewater and the environment.

As a Projects Assistant, you will report to the Project Manager and play a key role in keeping our projects running smoothly by providing vital coordination and administrative support.

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for regional project teams
• Maintain accurate records, including H&S documents and temporary works files
• Upload and update project documentation using our internal systems
• Send out training invites and monitor completion via iHasco
• Keep the Esite platform up to date with relevant project information
• Take meeting notes and provide direct support to the Regional Director
• Create job entries and assemble RAMS packs for inspections
• Prepare presentation slides for monthly reporting
• Communicate weekly project updates to clients
• Collaborate with the SHWEQ team to support and promote our safety culture
• Previous experience working in an administrative role, ideally within a project or construction-based environment
• Strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, especially when working with dispersed teams
• A positive, can-do attitude and the willingness to go above and beyond
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
• Up to £30k doe
• Training and advancement opportunities
• 24 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Healthcare cash scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Benefex Platform - voucher schemes that run throughout the year, including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme.
• Discounts on retail, shopping, gym access and cinema tickets
• 6% company pension contribution
  
  
  

Our vision is to be the best water and environment sustainability specialist