Site Administrator at Dornan Engineering Limited

Dornan Engineering Limited; Little Island; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Job summary

Dornan Engineering Group is seeking a Site Administrator to support the Project Delivery Team on a key site in Little Island, Cork. The role is on-site and offered on a full-time or part-time basis, with duties including document control, timesheet coordination, and procurement support.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in site or project administration, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently within a team, ensuring smooth daily site operations and accurate

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a site administration, project administration, or similar support role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent attention to detail and document control experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining project documentation, registers, and records.
• Coordinating timesheets, payroll submissions, and employee queries.
• Maintaining site trackers and project reporting requirements.
• Updating RFI, REQ, Technical Submittal, Drawing, and Instruction registers.
• Greeting visitors and managing site access administration.
• Booking travel and accommodation for site personnel.
• Raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and supporting procurement activities.
• Coordinating training records, PPE tracking, and staff administration.
• Assisting with quality, HSE, and project completion documentation.
• Taking meeting minutes and providing general administrative support to the project team.

Skills

Organisation

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent worker

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Location

Little Island, C, IE.

Dornan Engineering Group is a leading international engineering contractor delivering high-value projects across Europe, the UK & Ireland. Based in Kinsale, this is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Project Delivery Team as a Site Administrator, supporting the successful delivery of a key project.

This role offers flexibility and can be undertaken on either a full-time or part-time basis, depending on the successful candidate's availability and business requirements.

This is a fast-paced and varied role where you will provide essential administrative support to the Project Manager and wider site team, ensuring project documentation, records, and site administration activities are managed efficiently while contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the project.

Your day will include:

• Managing and maintaining project documentation, registers, and records
• Coordinating timesheets, payroll submissions, and employee queries
• Maintaining site trackers and project reporting requirements
• Updating RFI, REQ, Technical Submittal, Drawing, and Instruction registers
• Greeting visitors and managing site access administration
• Booking travel and accommodation for site personnel
• Raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and supporting procurement activities
• Coordinating training records, PPE tracking, and staff administration
• Assisting with quality, HSE, and project completion documentation
• Taking meeting minutes and providing general administrative support to the project team

About You

Experience & Technical Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a site administration, project administration, or similar support role
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Excellent attention to detail and document control experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Experience managing records, reports, and administrative processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Previous experience supporting construction, engineering, or project environments is advantageous

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