Project Controls Administrator

About the Role

As a Project Controls Administrator, you will provide accurate, efficient, and proactive administrative support across the Project Controls, Commercial, and Estimating teams. You will play a key role in ensuring that project information, documentation, and reporting processes are maintained to a high standard, supporting the delivery of successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute weekly and monthly reports (e.g., Readiness Reviews, Site Starts, Variance Reports).
• Gather and compile information to support programme updates.
• Complete minor ad hoc updates to project programmes.
• Maintain corporate systems with accurate programme data.
• File updated programmes in accordance with company document control and baseline processes.
• Track and follow up on overdue client responses regarding programme acceptance.
• Organise key planning and coordination meetings, including minute-taking and distribution.

• Provide general administrative support to the Project Controls team.

• Provide administrative support to the commercial team as required.

• Support document management and filing systems, including the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database.

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

Essential

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within a project-based environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

• Completer-finisher with strong reliability and flexibility.

Desirable

• Effective team player with honesty and integrity.
• Strong communicator across all mediums.
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure.

• Highly organised, enthusiastic, and proactive.

• Experience in taking and producing meeting minutes.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Company car/car allowance
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you'll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we'll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in 'team bridges' and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace