Project Administrator in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Project Administrator
VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.
As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.
The East West Rail Alliance is a “pure” alliance consisting of three Non-Owner Participants (NOPs); VolkerRail, Atkins Global, Laing O’Rourke and the Owner Participant (OP), Network Rail.
East West Rail (EWR) phase 2 is a £1 billion programme and one of the most prestigious projects in the UK Infrastructure pipeline. It will provide a strategic route linking key centres of economic activity between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and Bedford.
Job Summary
The Project Administrator role will be responsible for day to day administration support to the project site team. They will work closely with the Project teams to ensure problems are prevented, identified and resolved efficiently and will work with all team members to continually improve overall functionality of EWR Alliance office.
Key responsibilities;
- Support the Project team with all administration requirements, specifically;
- Establish 2A/2B Sharepoint folder structure and train/implement with delivery team
- Support Project Managers, Safety and Engineering teams with uploading documents onto Sharepoint & eB, including copies of safety briefings, WPPs, TBSs, ITPs, etc.
- Assist procurement team with production and issue of documentation to support ITTs
- Assist with onboarding process with new staff, including issue of information in advance of start, booking in inductions, ordering PPE and ITT equipment, etc.
- Assisting with training requests
- Maintain holiday/leave trackers
- Business rhythm management including preparation of meeting agendas, booking meeting rooms and take formal records of during meetings for Project Leader where applicable
- Assist with all other ad hoc project administration
- Assist with any printing requirements for the Project Section team
- Support the Senior Office Administrator with ad-hoc admin tasks regarding the overall day to day running of the offices
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have the following experience/skill set:
Required:
- Significant experience as project administrator in a large, fast paced office
- Demonstrated IT skills: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and a variety of Office 365 software packages (Share Point, Sway)
- Excellent management skills: planning, analysing, reasoning, problem-solving
- Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong knowledge of office administrator responsibilities, systems and procedures
- Hands on experience with office machines (e.g. printers, scanners, fax machines)
- Ability to work under pressure and manage a changing workload
Location
Milton Keynes/Bletchley
Salary
£23,000 - £25,000 per annum
VolkerRail offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits that includes pension and other benefits commensurate to your skills and experience.
Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
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