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Project Administrator

February 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Project Administrator

We're looking for a Project Administrator to join our Oxford Station team based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, sharesave scheme, family friendly policies and even more.

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Salary: Competitive + benefits

Responsibilities

As a Project Administrator, you'll be working within the Oxford Station team, supporting with the multi-discipline station upgrade which will increase the station capacity by constructing an additional platform and associated track through the existing operational station. Your role will assist the Office Manager with project administration duties, implementing all, Kier Group's policies including those for SHE and risk management.

Your day to day will include:

  • Work alongside the Project Managers and Project Engineers transferring information into Excel spreadsheets and upload the data into the project management database systems
  • Data entry and analysis; including undertaking general administrative tasks such as scanning, photocopying, filing, ensuring that our database is populated with the most up to date information
  • Responsible for the entering of goods received notes (GRN's) into the Project finance system
  • Responsible for routing invoice matching, or invoice exception handling.
  • Establishment and maintenance of the project Time and Attendance system
What do we need from you?

This role of Project Administrator is great for you if:

  • Experience in a similar role with a proactive approach, strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
  • Must be proficient in Excel and Microsoft word.
  • Enthusiastic, collaborative approach, where you are able to work as part of a team to deliver objective of the department and company.
  • Knowledge and experience of management systems and processes used within a similar business, preferably in a Network Rail or comparable setting.
  • An able communicator with excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with the site engineers, Client, Client Representatives and the General Public both face to face and via telephone in a professional manner.
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk to discuss and arrange these.

Benefits at Kier

We're proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:

  • new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance and more.
  • professional subscription - you will get one professional subscription funded to support your professional development.
  • pension - you will be able to join the Kier Retirement Savings Plan (KRSP)
  • Kier rewards - You will have access to discounted shopping including restaurants, insurance companies, and supermarkets.
  • employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Kier
And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our benefits on our website: kier.co.uk/careers/rewards-benefits

Who is Kier?

We're made up of six business units, Group Functions, Construction, Highways, Infrastructure, Utilities and Property, and as a group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK. Take a look at our sustainability objectives: kier.co.uk/sustainability/

At the core of all our projects is technical excellence, utilising the latest building methods and innovations to ensure we offer the best value to our clients as sustainably as possible.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We are collaborative, trusted and focussed in all that we do, and our people are essential in helping us achieve our goals.


Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives.

You can see more about our D&I action plan here: kier.co.uk/media/6668/di-roadmap-2021.pdf

Closing Date: 9 March 2023

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
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