The Project Administrator is part of the Pre-Con/Graduate Academy Team and is on the pathway to becoming a Contracts Manager.
The role
They will initially form part of the estimating team, to produce and prepare detailed cost plans alongside the Projects Team, as well as supporting the Contracts Team with negotiation and procurement. Once they are confident and competent in project financial administration, they will have exposure to and involvement in a variety of roles, including on site delivery, contracts management, client care, consultancy, and sales, to build a robust understanding of the wider business picture, before progressing through the Project Management pathway with the goal of delivering their own projects.
Interaction nurtures diversity through inclusive practices. We will consider all qualified applications for this position, regardless of their age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities or other characteristics.
Minimum skills or attributes
- Able to work under own initiative and take responsibility for own actions & performance.
- Passion, energy, enthusiasm, desire to learn & drive for results.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, innovative thinking & attention to detail.
- Ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
- Ability to manage workload and diary, adjust planned work and react with project demands. Able to multitask and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills, including in copywriting, presentation of documents and technical information, tailored to different requirements and personalities.
- Ability to have challenging conversations and influence positive results.
- Ability to establish credibility and have stature.
- Known to embrace technology and lead by example.
- Ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent mathematical & spreadsheet skills.
Qualifications required
- A degree or equivalent in a construction, maths or science based subject.
Timings
- Application deadline: Midday 31st May
- Initial Calls: 3rd - 7th June
- Interviews: 10th - 14th June
- Start Date: 8th July (Flexible)
