Site Administrator

Fortus Recruitment Group; Barking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group is recruiting a Site Administrator for a permanent role at a major Barking Riverside project. The position involves managing site documentation, controlling information flow, and supporting site teams on a busy construction site.

Ideal candidates will have prior site or construction administration experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The role is on-site with responsibilities spanning document control, procurement support, and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Administrator or related roles.
• Construction industry experience desirable.
• Strong administration and document management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining all site documentation, ensuring records are accurate, up to date, and compliant.
• Controlling the flow of project information, including drawings, reports, permits, and health & safety documentation.
• Supporting site managers and project teams with day-to-day administration.
• Logging, filing, and distributing project documents to relevant stakeholders.
• Assisting with site inductions and maintaining workforce and subcontractor records.
• Processing purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes, and timesheets.
• Preparing reports, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, and head office departments.
• Managing incoming calls, emails, and general site enquiries.
• Ensuring document control procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Site Administration

Document Management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Site Administrator

Location: Barking Riverside

Salary: Up to £30,000

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with a leading main contractor who is looking to recruit a Site Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis at a major project based in Barking Riverside.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining all site documentation, ensuring records are accurate, up to date, and compliant.
• Controlling the flow of project information, including drawings, reports, permits, and health & safety documentation.
• Supporting site managers and project teams with day-to-day administration.
• Logging, filing, and distributing project documents to relevant stakeholders.
• Assisting with site inductions and maintaining workforce and subcontractor records.
• Processing purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes, and timesheets.
• Preparing reports, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, and head office departments.
• Managing incoming calls, emails, and general site enquiries.
• Ensuring document control procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Site Administrator, Construction Administrator, Document Controller, or Project Administrator.
• Experience working for a contractor within the construction industry is highly desirable.
• Strong administration and document management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with site teams and external stakeholders.

Equal opportunities employer.