Building Projects Administrator

Building Projects Administrator

£29,778 - £31,679 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience

Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire

Full time / Flexible hours considered.

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.

Diamond is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, and its pioneering capabilities and talented staff are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research.

About the Role

We now have a new opportunity for a Building Projects Administrator to work with technical and scientific staff and other project stakeholders, to support the Project Managers in the Diamond Building Projects Team in delivering a variety of capital and upgrade projects on the Harwell Campus.

You will support the Team’s design and construction management and provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure that the team and its systems operate efficiently and effectively.

You will contribute to design and progress meetings and be able to provide meeting records and manage the Installation and Facilities Management Team’s online works request system and technical library.

Further responsibilities will include:

· Maintaining an organised and up-to-date system for project documentation

· Assist in the preparation of Briefing Documents

· Working with Diamond Procurement to assist with preparing project tenders for contractor selection.

· Arranging meetings, preparing and distributing agendas, notes and minutes, and following up actions.

About You

You will be an experienced Administrator, ideally with experience of running cost control spreadsheets and with an understanding of budgets and project management. You should have experience in document control and Microsoft Office products including Project.

You will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work within a small team and build strong working relationships at all levels.

With a focus on accuracy and completeness, you must be detail-oriented, highly organised and self-motivated with good time management skills and a proactive attitude to anticipating and solving problems.

To support the Building Projects Team, you will need to work on your own initiative, support internal processes and project work, and be flexible in quickly adapting to changing priorities to meet workload and timescales.

You will be educated to A level standard or equivalent, or demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applicants is 9th June, with interviews scheduled for 19th June