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July 11, 2023 | Comments Off on Project Administrator (Groundworks)
We are looking to recruit a Project Administrator support the Groundworks division at our Leeds Hire & Service Centre. The successful candidate could be based at our Trafford Park site (M17 1AW) depending on their location .
As a Project Administrator you will provide administrative support and assistance as part of the Groundworks team in the management of commercial opportunities, delivery of projects and operations of the Groundworks business unit.
You will undertake administrative tasks, produce & manage documentation and complete or assist with reporting requirements associated with the general management of the area/region/business unit as applicable.
Role Details
* Salary: £23,000 - £26,000
* Role based: Leeds, LS12 6LZ
* Contract type: Permanent
* Annual leave: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Role Responsibilities
* Manage correspondence, documentation and information relating to commercial opportunities and the delivery of projects to assist the Groundworks Managers and Groundworks Site Controllers.
* Have and maintain an awareness of project budgets and assist maintaining an accurate record of forecasted and actual costs utilising available resources i.e. SAP.
* Provide administrative support as required to ensure compliance with all legislation, codes of practice, industry guidelines and/or Company procedure/Policies relating to Health and Safety.
* Complete administrative tasks in accordance with process where applicable to maintain the operations of the area / region / business unit as required i.e. Area Logs.
* Effectively use internal systems (e.g. SAP) to process information, identify issues and ensure accurate record keeping / compliance with audit requirements.
* Liaise with the Groundworks team, Hire division teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders as appropriate to develop strong working relationships, ensure tasks are completed within agreed timescales and meet required standards.
* Assist with managing resources to ensure site visits are coordinated and planned efficiently.
Benefits & Opportunities
* Option to buy 5 days of annual leave
* Working flexibly principles
* Contributory pension
* A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
* Employee Assistance Program
* A chance to give back to your community with an annual Volunteering Day Off
There is also great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin. Roughly one third of our roles are filled by internal candidates!
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has:
* GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent grade).
* Solid understanding of various software packages including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
* Strong administrative experience in a client facing role.
* Proven organisation & planning skills.
Even if you do not match all of our `ideal' criteria we would still be very keen to receive your CV as we love developing our people and may feel that you could be developed into this role.
About Portakabin
As innovators in the science of building, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.
Portakabin remains in the ownership of the York based Shepherd family and now employs more than 1,750 people across ten European countries.
Apply Now!
We're keen to get someone started in this role. If you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.