Site Administrator - Construction
Search are delighted to be working exclusively with one of our nationwide clients in the construction sector to recruit this long‑term temp role on a major new site about to open in Edinburgh City Centre.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive administration support to the construction site.
Please note that a construction site is a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment that can feel noticeably different from a traditional office setting. Candidates who have not worked as a Site Administrator before must be comfortable working in a busy, sometimes rugged atmosphere and confident communicating with a wide range of site‑based personnel.
* Location: Edinburgh City Centre (fully on‑site)
* Employment type: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (flexible hours)
* Start date: Mid‑April 2026
* Contract: Long‑term temporary, minimum 1 year, potential extension
* Pay: Up to £15.00 per hour + holiday pay (varies with skills & experience)
Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day comprehensive administration support to the construction site team, ensuring the smooth running of site operations.
* Manage site documentation, ensuring all documents, files and checklists are completed and appropriately held.
* Co‑ordinate site inductions for all new staff and contractors.
* Monitor site compliance, including health & safety documentation.
* Organise site meetings, ensuring the site diary & calendar are managed effectively.
* Process weekly site payroll, ensuring timesheets are processed for all staff and payroll is properly processed.
* Perform various other administration duties as required or directed.
Qualifications and Experience
* Extensive previous experience in a varied administration role carrying out duties in line with the above – ESSENTIAL.
* Previous experience in construction site administration is preferred, though not essential.
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise and complete a busy, fast‑paced workload effectively.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; you will be dealing with site staff at all levels daily.
* Solid IT skills, including the full MS Office suite.
If this is the role for you, apply now!
Please note that only applicants who have the required skills and experience detailed above will be considered for this role.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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