Administrator ¦ Estimating & Pre-Contract Team
(Maternity cover - FTC Circa 12 months)
Sector: Infrastructure, Construction & Civil Engineering (including Rail, Aviation, Highways, Power & Energy, Environment)
Location: Barnsley
Join a dynamic Estimating and Work Winning team supporting national framework bids and regional project tenders across multiple business regions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join the team on a temporary basis for a circa 12months maternity cover, to support Pre-Contract team activities with professionalism and efficiency.
About the Business Unit
A busy and fast-paced regional team within a growing organisation, delivering a wide range of civil engineering infrastructure works in sectors such as:
* Rail
* Aviation
* Power
* Highways
* Environment Agency
Projects include multi-disciplinary works delivered via standalone tenders and long-term framework agreements with strategic clients.
Current contracts include:
* CP7 infrastructure schemes
* Network Rail reactive/planned maintenance
* Environment Agency
* Frameworks involving bridge replacements/upgrades, railway station improvements, tunnel works, and heavy civils.
Role Overview
As Administrator within the Estimating team, you will play a key support role to internal colleagues and external partners. Responsibilities include:
* Complete Pre-con Admin activities, such as:
* Log tender enquires coming into the business.
* Daily bid preparation, transmission and recording the associated data.
* General administration including letters, emails and other communications.
* Complete an estimating information pack to issue to subcontractors based on lists from Estimators inclusive of all drawings, specifications, schedules and relevant documentation. Keep enquiry tracker sheets of enquiries and quotes received and issue to Estimating team regularly.
* Log new projects onto the CRM and update status as required.
* Upload all incoming and outgoing documentation to Workspace (PIM) in correct document folders.
* Assist the estimating team in monitoring and achieving deadlines for return of information to Clients.
* Check and upload compiled tender information from Estimating / Bid Team to Client Portals by the deadlines set and in the correct format.
* Other tasks as may from time to time be deemed necessary and are authorised by line managers.
* Undertake duties such as report maintenance, report creation, statistics reports.
* Support Business development administration
* Maintain the Framework schedule.
* Maintain the strategic pipeline schedule.
Requirements
Ideal candidates will bring prior administrative experience from a construction-related environment and demonstrate:
* Strong PC and keyboard skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail and confident communication skills (including telephone manner)
* Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities
* Solid organisational and planning capabilities
* Confidence liaising with different stakeholders across teams
* Ability to work independently and proactively resolve issues
* Accurate reporting skills and familiarity with document formatting
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (based on experience)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Company-contributed pension scheme
* Life insurance
* Westfield Health Cash Plan and Westfield Rewards
* Structured internal support and development platform
* Opportunities for continuous learning and career progression
* Safe and inclusive working environment
* Regular employee forums to ensure all voices are heard