Senior Administrator

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary contractor in the civil engineering and construction sectors seeks a Project Administrator in Leiston. The successful candidate will manage documentation, support the Office Manager, and ensure efficient project operations. Applicants should have at least 4 GCSEs including Maths and English, as well as a positive attitude and experience in a similar role. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including competitive salary, annual leave, medical care, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave and additional day off on birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to manage documentation and support the office team.
• Experience in a similar role to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Manage documentation efficiently for the project.
• Support the Office Manager and contribute to team success.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Positive attitude

Discretion

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

At least 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths & English

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We’re looking for a Project Administrator based in Leiston who loves keeping things organised and running like clockwork.

From managing documentation to supporting the Office Manager and the team, you’ll play a key role in project success.

If you thrive on structure and efficiency, this is the role for you!

About you

• At least 4 GCSE’s (or equivalent) including Maths & English
• Experience in a similar role
• Computer Literate
• Positive & proactive approach
• Discretion and Confidentiality

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

• Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
• We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed.
• VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.