Senior Administrator

Murphy; Castle Point; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement increase with long

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Administrator to work with Transportation at Marks Tey – Colchester. The role focuses on delivering high-quality administration support across the senior leadership team and project coordination.

The position requires strong administrative experience, IT proficiency, and the ability to handle confidential information, with a focus on accurate records and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Successful experience of working in a general administration support role and/or in a customer services environment.
• Knowledge of operating office equipment and IT (telephone, computer, printers, etc.).
• Literate and Numerate with proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other office applications.
• Experience within the construction industry is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters with SHQE.
• Maintain paper and digital records with high accuracy.
• Provide high-quality telephone and face-to-face communication support.
• Produce routine management information and dashboards for senior team.
• Coordinate onboarding for new project staff and contractors.

Skills

Administration experience

Customer service

IT literacy

Literate and numerate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Administratorto work with Transportation at Marks Tey - Colchester - CO6 1EG

With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks – our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries.

We dedicate ourselves to being ‘better engineered’ to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value for money through innovation.

A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Administrator:

• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
• Uphold confidentiality principles in handling and reviewing sensitive materials
• Provide a high quality level of service service in telephone and face to face communication
• Maintain accurate paper and computer-based records
• Provide routine and ad hoc management information to inform decision making by the senior team
• Produce correspondence, documents and presentations to specification using a variety of media
• Maintain diaries and take appointments for team members, including virtual and in-person meetings for the senior team both internally and externally.
• Maintain diaries for the booking of work location resources, for example, meeting rooms and projectors etc.
• Manage the ordering and maintaining of project stationary and equipment supplies
• Work in accordance with established processes and provide feedback on their effectiveness.
• Ensure the inspection of office equipment and services is carried out at intervals in accordance with legislative/ manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements.
• Compile weekly and monthly project data into structured reports and dashboards.
• Act as the administrative focal point for the senior leadership team, supporting diaries, meeting logistics, and high-level communication flow across departments.
• Support the coordination of onboarding for new project staff and contractors, including desk setup, system access, accommodation, welcome packs, and induction sessions.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Successful experience of working in a general administration support role and/or in a customer services environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of operating office equipment and IT, e.g. telephone, computer with standard software, fax, copier, printers etc., to access, input and verify information.
• Literate and Numerate with proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office applications.
• Experience within the construction industry is desirable, but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

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