Technical Administrator
Contract: 6 month fixed-term contract - (potential to go perm)
Salary: £35,000 to £42,000
Location: Home based, with occasional office attendance
Preferred candidate location: North West or Yorkshire
Sector: Facilities Management
Role focus: Variations-led
The Role
We are recruiting for a Technical Administrator to support a large education portfolio on a six-month fixed-term basis. The role supports live education projects covering a number of schools across West Yorkshire and the North West and requires dedicated technical and administrative support.
The portfolio generates a high volume of technical and contractual activity, particularly around variations and minor works, including classroom reconfigurations and internal layout changes. The role plays a key part in ensuring variations are accurately captured, coordinated and progressed through the appropriate governance and approval processes.
You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders and will be expected to participate in regular Microsoft Teams meetings to support coordination, updates and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Providing technical and administrative support across a multi-site education portfolio
Supporting the administration and tracking of variations and change requests
Coordinating information between technical teams, contractors and stakeholders
Participating in regular Microsoft Teams meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Maintaining accurate records, trackers and documentation relating to variations and technical changes
Supporting reporting requirements and ensuring information is up to date
Managing correspondence and documentation related to technical changes and works
Skills and Experience
Proven experience in a technical, contract or project administration role within construction, facilities management or social infrastructure
Hands-on experience supporting variations, change control or minor works is essential
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of information
Comfortable working across multiple sites and engaging with a range of stakeholders
High level of attention to detail and strong written communication skills
Confident using systems, trackers and documentation processes
Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently