Senior Project Administrator
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 November 2025 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, TS10 |
| Company: | Balfour Beatty Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBUK15591-530792 |
Summary
About the role
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?
Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.
As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Administrator to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.
What you'll be doing
Reporting to Office Manager – this role is to act as a Senior Project Administrator
with responsibility for efficient operations of our Admin & Support function on the
project.
This will suit an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic individual with previous
experience of working in a similar role (industry experience or working in a
construction/site environment is preferred).
• The role will be require to support the project mobilisation and formation of
our administrative function
• You will be required to support our Project Director and Senior Leadership
Team in the effective day to day running of project operations and to support administration requirements of different functions – with the admin function acting as a central hub for different disciplines
• Ensure the site office facilities are safe and legally compliant with statutory
legislation as well as to provide a safe workspace ie fire safety, first aid and
welfare provision
• Maintain an ongoing and open communication with key stakeholders to
ensure the smooth operation of all day-to-day facilities services
• Contractor management over multi disciplines, monitoring, management of
works planned and completed by local subcontractors and group contractors
Who we're looking for
• Devise and maintain efficient office administration processes to support seamless team operations
• Develop and maintain processes related to operation of our site offices and facilities; ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice and safety requirements
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and building maintenance requirements
• Management/supervisory experience
• Exceptional Customer Service skills
• Must be confident in dealing with people at all levels to achieve required results
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• The ability to work independently and successfully manage varying workloads
• Experience of the procurement/management of service contracts
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills and strong
attention to detail for meticulous record keeping; providing support working in a fast-paced environment to meet targets and deadlines
• Ability to react quickly to resolve building critical issues
• Excellent IT skills, confident using Microsoft office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Able to develop and maintain good working relationships and cooperation such that issues and problems are overcome promptly
• IOSH Managing Safely (desirable)
• Full clean driving licence (travel will be required)
Why work for us
Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.
Some of our key benefits are:
An attractive/negotiated salary;
25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
Company car if applicable;
Pension savings schemes;
Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
Discretionary annual salary reviews
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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