Job Summary
The business admin apprentice will play a key supporting role within a large, fast‑paced infrastructure project team. Reporting directly to the Personal Assistant/Office Manager, the apprentice will develop core administrative, organisational and communication skills essential for delivery of a complex, multi‑disciplinary programme of work.
This role involves providing high‑quality administrative support across day‑to‑day project operations in both the project office and site office. Throughout the apprenticeship, the individual will work towards a recognised qualification, applying their learning in a real‑world environment and contributing directly to project progress.
The applicant will follow a work‑based, industry‑specific programme whilst gaining valuable knowledge and experience, with support from a dedicated mentor. MDJV will dedicate a minimum of 20% of your contracted hours per week to studies.
Key Responsibilities
* Organise equipment, stationery and provide general upkeep of the project office and site office.
* Support the coordination and booking of meetings, workshops, and site visits.
* Draft agendas, capture meeting minutes and record actions.
* Support internal communications by preparing updates and noticeboard content.
* Manage the administrative onboarding tasks for all new starters.
* Support team events, workshops, training sessions and briefings.
* Maintain project org charts, seating plans and distribution lists.
* Arrange fire marshal and first aid training.
* Book business travel for the wider team.
* Assist with office inspections.
* Provide general admin support to colleagues.
* Cover reception duties when required.
Technical Skills And Competencies
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Good IT skills e.g., Excel and Word.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
Qualifications, Certifications And Experience
* GCSE in Maths and English, grade 5‑9.
* 2 A levels at grade C or above.
Behavioural Competencies
* “Can do” attitude.
* Ability to work independently.
* Effective communication and active listening.
* Act professionally.
* Reliable and accountable.
* Enthusiastic and self‑motivated.
HS2 Values
* Leadership: Using innovation and challenge to lead by example.
* Respect: Understanding others, recognising their value and behaving accordingly.
* Safety: Caring for our workforce, passengers and the public by creating an environment where no one gets hurt.
* Integrity: Acting fairly, transparently, and consistently.
MDJV
* Be collaborative: Work together as an IPT for the best outcome for Euston.
* Be inclusive: Make this a place where we all feel heard, valued, safe and supported to speak up.
* Be curious: Use your curiosity to find new ways to meet our goals and add value. Listen to others’ views and ideas and build on them.
* Be reliable: Honour your commitments. Follow through on actions and promises.
* Be safe: Look after each other to make sure we stay safe and well and enjoy our working environment.
* Be your best: Help develop yourself and others – ask for feedback on what you do well and how you can be better. Give feedback thoughtfully and receive feedback graciously.
* Be an advocate: Recognise the success of the team and individuals.
Dragados Values
* Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
* Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently. Demanding the best standards of integrity from its employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
* Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long‑term relationships based on mutual trust.
* Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment.
* Profitability: Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.
Dragados is committed to act based on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles. Equal opportunities, non‑discrimination and respect for human rights are basic principles contained in the Dragados Code of Conduct.
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