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Full-Time & Part-Time

One of the UK’s leading Quantity Surveying and Estimating firms are looking for a part-time/full-time administrator to undertake administrative tasks and provide support to the Operations Manager and Managing Director. We are looking for a candidate who is driven, hardworking, motivated, uses their own initiative and can be versatile when given different tasks to complete.

Experience / Knowledge

Previous experience as an administrative assistant.
Professional experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Strong customer service attitude.
Strong time-keeping skills.
Data input accuracy.

The Job Role

Perform clerical and administrative duties.
Supporting and assisting the Operations Manager and Managing Director when required.
To have regular meetings with the Operations Manager and Managing Director.
Use Microsoft Office to develop and prepare documents; proofread documents.
Set up estimating files upon receipt of enquiries, both electronically and paper completing any further filing.
Converting schedule of works and specifications, typing out documents and formatting documents as required.
To answer incoming telephones, taking messages or re-directing as appropriate.
To undertake any other general support and administration duties.
To provide support and assistance to colleagues, and accounts team.

The Candidate

Very versatile.
Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise.
Analytical and accurate.
Excellent communicator and able to build and maintain excellent working relationships.
Computer literate.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and colleagues.
First class time management skills.
Practical team player with a hands-on style.
Excellent written and oral skills.
Attention to detail.

Incentives

Good holiday package
Salary £16,000 to £20,000 – dependant on experience

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