Site Administrator – Construction Office Lead

Watkin Jones PLC; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Discount gym memberships

Your Wellbeing programme

OpenUp wellbeing platform

Discretionary annual bonus

Health cash plan

Life insurance

Exclusive shopping discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

Watkin Jones PLC in Oxford is seeking a Site Administrator to be the hub of the site office for a major development, ensuring smooth daily operations and accurate records. This fixed-term role offers structured administration, visitor coordination, and support to the site team in a fast-paced live construction environment.

You will manage documentation, meetings, minutes, subcontractor data, and office supplies, while ensuring procedures are followed and information remains up to date.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in a busy office environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other business systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a range of people.
• A structured approach and an appreciation for following processes and procedures.
• A positive, 'get up and go' attitude with a willingness to support the wider team wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• As the Site Administrator, be the first point of contact for visitors, contractors and colleagues.
• Manage day-to-day administration, maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Coordinate office supplies and ensure key information is up to date and accessible.
• Prepare and distribute clear meeting minutes and maintain subcontractor databases.
• Support the wider site team as the development progresses and ensure processes are followed.

Skills

Administration experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritisation / multi-tasking

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Watkin Jones PLC in Oxford is seeking a Site Administrator to be the hub of the site office for a major development, ensuring smooth daily operations and accurate records. This fixed-term role offers structured administration, visitor coordination, and support to the site team in a fast-paced live construction environment.

You will manage documentation, meetings, minutes, subcontractor data, and office supplies, while ensuring procedures are followed and information remains up to date.