Works Administrator (Steels & Civils)

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are working exclusively with a leading Steel Construction & Civils company, who deliver bespoke full turn key solutions to various end using clients, recruiting for an experienced Works Administrator / Works Coordinator.

This role would suit someone from some form of Construction or Engineering business background, such as Steel Structures, Civils & Groundworks, Metal Fabrication, Building Engineering, Building Surveying or similar services.

The client will also consider applications from those individuals outside of the above sectors, if you are a strong administrator / coordinator with strong Excel & CRM skills.

In this key role you will be responsible for gaining construction / highway sites access & obtaining work permits.

You will also upload & control key documents such as client specific build packs, specific site information, RAMS, PO's, site evidence photographs & other key information.

Duties:

• Collating, communicating & logging key client / site information, for the support of small works construction sites.
• Daily use of Microsoft Word & Excel, as well as other bespoke internal & external portals to log & communicate key information.
• Effectively managing a busy inbox ensuring site access priorities are met at all times, in order to ensure there are no hold ups in starting works required in order to meet set project targets / timescales.
• Use Client portals to request access to construction sites, communicate arrangements & to keep on top of changeable construction plans.
• Use local council portals to arrange highways access & work permits.
• Upload all required build pack information onto internal project management portal.
• Log site information onto internal trackers & portals.
• Monitor site information required using the internal CRM system & chase the correct team or client for information.
• Compile RAMS templates for Build Manager updates & approval.
• Raise purchase orders using internal systems, following accounts process.
• Book hotels, parking & any other site requirements ahead of build date, communicate & log all key information.
• Collate site evidence photos from WhatsApp, internal portals & individual site teams to support handover pack completion &commercial evidence files.
• Attend build teams resource review meetings to gather information & communicate anything outstanding.

Desirable Attributes:

• Similar Works Administrator / Coordinator or Project Coordinator or Construction Coordinator type experience is ideal.
• Previous exposure across several or one of the following: civils, groundwork's, electrical, mechanical & aluminium, steelwork or any other trades, would be useful.
• Construction site knowledge would be useful (not a must)
• Knowledge of work permits & construction site access procedures & processes would be an advantage (not a must).
• Able to support multiple sites at any one time.
• Strong Excel & CRM skills.

This is a great chance to join a highly progressive & highly successful construction company.

Interviews to take place immediately with the potential for an April or May start.

This role could also suit someone working as an Works Administrator, Works Coordinator, Construction Administrator, Construction Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Coordinator or similar roles with similar duties.

This position is commutable from those living in Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Derby, Coalville, Melton Mowbray, Grantham, Newark, Oakham, Stamford, Bourne, Sleaford, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Newark, Retford, Mansfield & Corby.