Plant Administrator

About the role

Our work matters to millions. It’ll matter to you too.

Join our Asset & Technology Solutions team as a Plant Administrator and you’ll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work!

What you'll be doing

As a Plant Administrator you will have the following accountabilities:

Engage with Project Managers, suppliers and internal functions on site to effectively manage and communicate all aspects of mobilisation and demobilisation successfully.
Support the project in specifying requirements.
Co-ordinate the successful completion of tenders through mobilisations
Ensure relevant H & S / RAMS documentation in place prior to delivery of mobilisations .
Manage programme delivery of mobilisations and demobilisations
Ensure all orders are placed accurately and completed on time to the customer’s specification and in agreed SLA’s.
Proactively monitor progress of all orders, working with internal/external suppliers to fulfil order requirements.
Build and maintain a good working relationship with all other members of the team including suppliers and customers.
Accurate data entry and maintenance of databases to assist in collation of management information.
Assist in collation of management information for accurate reporting on SLA’s and KPIs.
Proactively problem solve and assisting project team (customer) with enquiries.
Management of document storage and file management – continuously auditing to ensure accurate data documented.
To take ownership of any given task and complete by agreed deadline.
Contribute to delivery of the department’s business plan through personal objectives.
Programme design/development and scheduling of supply chain.
Producing detailed cost data and presenting to project team (customer).
Any other duties commensurate with role.

Who we're looking for

Essential Skills required            

Ability to lead and deliver against tight SLA`s to specific KPI`s
Ability to plan and deliver complex, managed projected set ups
Outstanding communication skills comfortable presenting to senior executives both internal and amongst clients
Willing to travel to meet with stakeholders to produce client / customer deliverables
Customer focused and have excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills, spoken and written
IT literate and able to produce management information
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office products (particularly Excel, Word, Project & Powerpoint)
Customer focused and have excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, in fast paced high-volume deadline driven environment

Desirable

Previous experience in construction functions
Previous construction site experience
CSCS Labourer or above Card

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.

- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit 

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: 

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at