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We are recruiting for a Technical Construction Administrator to join a well-established, close-knit contractors based on the outskirts of St. Albans.
As Construction Administrator, you will support the estimator and contracts managers as the company look to continue giving industry leading service to their clientele.
Due to the location, you need to be a driver
This role is 100% office based
What’s in it for you:
· Salary: up to £35k + annual bonus
· Hours: 9am-5pm
· A close-knit and supportive team
· Great training and opportunities to progress
· 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· Free parking
Key responsibilities:
Tender Enquiries
· Assisting the estimator with all tender enquiries, you will be working on multiple tenders at one time ensuring all tenders are submitted to the highest standard. The role involves working with internal teams to deliver all tender requirements.
· Point of contact to liaise with suppliers for project pricing (negotiating pricing) and liaising with suppliers for tender samples.
· Reviewing tender specifications for unit type and communal area flooring requirements.
· Requesting and accessing product information to provide VE options to clients.
· Using software to measure drawings and creating a bill of quants on Excel.
· Creating and maintaining positive client relationships in the absence of the Contracts Manager and Estimator.
· Uploading technical submittals and dealing with post tender requirements (if successful) to ensure we are prepared for commencement works.
· Sending queries and responding to client enquiries.
· Operational and maintenance manuals for clients.
· Weekly Friday packs for all projects.
Health and Safety
· Reviewing and completing comprehensive health and safety documents and tender requirement documents such as risk assessments, method statements, inspection test plans, quality management plans etc.
· Reviewing in house policies and procedures to ensure health and safety requirements are complied with and taking initiative to improve company standards.
· Ideally, you will have experience in health and safety or are interested in progressing in the industry and would therefore attend courses to help develop knowledge of health and safety standards
What the employer is looking for:
· Skills required include maintaining high standards of work under tight deadlines, the flexibility to adjust to changing project demands and contract adjustments, to be a determined team player with the ability to take initiative and have excellent communication skills.
· Experience in the construction industry is essential showcasing a desire to progress within the industry.
· Previous health and safety knowledge is preferred.
· Good level of competency with Microsoft Excel and measuring software.
· Strong mathematical ability to be able to quantify drawings and produce pricing documents.
· The ability to multi-task under pressure.
· Good time management, attention to detail and organisational skills are essential
· Excellent communication skills; communicating clearly using phone, email etc.
· We are always in communication with clients and suppliers and it is vital that we communicate clearly to maintain a high level of competency.
· Able to take initiative and propose creative solutions to problems.
· Team player – collaborating with different departments and addressing challenges as they arise.
Driving licence is required as they are located where there is no reliable transport links
Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.
Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
