Role overview
Intro
Eric Wright Construction work in a variety of sectors including hi-rise residential city apartments, Educational, Sports and leisure, City Regeneration and Health, schemes that range from £5m to £65m+.
Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.
What You’ll Do
As a Construction Administrator you will provide accurate and effective support and administration services to various departments within the Construction Business liasing within the administration team the wider construction team and Eric Wright Group businesses and central services
The role includes but is not limited to:
1. Monitoring for future opportunities on various tender trackers
2. Issuing tender enquiries using the conquest software, importing bill of quantities, updating the subcontractor contacts database, processing addendum information and clarifications/queries to subcontractors and the estimating team
3. Maintaining/disposing of archived information, file rotation
4. Arranging tender meetings at various stages of bidding
5. Processing returned quotations received via email
6. Assisting the preconstruction team and Bid Writers
7. Booking in new tenders received via portals/download links
8. Preparation, processing and monitoring of subcontract agreements and letters of intent, letters of Authority both hardcopy and via DocuSign e-signature software
9. Maintaining and accurately updating monitoring charts
10. Liaising with the Commercial Team and Legal department when required
11. Reporting monthly CSR data to the quality department
12. Notifying Insurance Broker of new contracts awarded
13. Covering other administration teams within construction as and when required by:-
14. Data inputting associated with firestopping and other related reports to Fieldview and Excel (e.g. fire stopping reports and other compliance documentation).
15. Monitoring and managing the aftercare inbox when the Aftercare Co-ordinator is out of the office or on annual leave.
16. Carrying out defect allocation when the Aftercare Co-ordinator is out of the office or on annual leave.
17. Assisting with defect allocation during periods of high volume to ensure timely distribution and response
18. Receive and log defect reports, issue defects to subcontractors, issue updates to client
19. Data inputting associated with firestopping and other related reports to Fieldview and Excel (e.g. fire stopping reports and other compliance documentation).
20. Monitoring and managing the aftercare inbox when the Aftercare Co-ordinator is out of the office or on annual leave.
21. Hardcopy filing and electronic filing using Box (Wrightbox) document management storage
22. Photocopying/scanning
23. Printing drawings
24. Answering and making phone calls
25. Formatting documentation including letters and memos
26. Arranging meetings internally and with external clients/subcontractors
27. Any other ad-hoc tasks as and when required
What You’ll Bring
28. Hold relevant qualification, e.g., GCSE English and Maths, NVQ 3 Business Studies.
29. Good IT skills including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge of Conquest, and Box would be advantageous however training will be provided.
30. Good time management.
31. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
32. Accurate, exceptional attention to detail
33. Previous experience of working within the construction industry would be beneficial
Our Values
At the heart of everything we do are four core values:
34. Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
35. Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
36. Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
37. Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.
How You’ll Work
We’re looking for someone who lives our behaviours:
38. Be authentic – Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trust
39. Be accountable – Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacks
40. Belong – Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purpose
41. Be the best you can – Give your all, ask for support, and grow with us
42. Be motivated – Strive for excellence and take charge of your development
43. Be safe – Look after yourself and others—safe people, safe place
44. Be inclusive – Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equality
45. Be empathetic – Listen deeply and value every voice
46. Be open – Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s right
47. Be collaborative – Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from others
48. Be inspiring – Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamwork
49. Be bold – Speak up, be curious, and help shape the future
Why Join Us?
50. Be part of a business that exists to make a difference
51. Thrive in a healthy, empowering environment
52. Work with passionate, dedicated colleagues who live our values
53. Enjoy real opportunities to grow and shape your future
54. Good salary and benefits offer
Our offer
55. Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
56. Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
57. Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
58. Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
59. BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
60. Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
61. Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness
62. EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
63. Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
64. Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
65. Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
66. Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use
67. Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
68. A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
69. A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance
Our Ethos:
Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.
We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.
Equal opportunity statement:
At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
Safeguarding if required
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.
Department EWC Contract type Full time Hours 37.5 Salary Competitive Benefits Competitive salary, generous pension, holidays, income protection, health plans, paid family leave and much more!