At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior leadership with admin tasks, communication, and project coordination.
- Company: Join Murphy, a leading engineering and construction company improving global infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a collaborative culture with a focus on health and safety.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful projects and enhance your skills in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration or customer service; IT proficiency is essential.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, natural resources, energy and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses: Ground Engineering, Utility Connections, Murphy Plant, Murphy Process Engineering, Pipeline Testing Services, Specialist Welding Services, and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.
A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Administrator:
- Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
- Uphold confidentiality principles in handling and reviewing sensitive materials.
- Provide a high quality level of service in telephone and face-to-face communication.
- Maintain accurate paper and computer-based records.
- Provide routine and ad hoc management information to inform decision making by the senior team.
- Produce correspondence, documents and presentations to specification using a variety of media.
- Maintain diaries and take appointments for team members, including virtual and in-person meetings for the senior team both internally and externally.
- Maintain diaries for the booking of work location resources, for example, meeting rooms and projectors.
- Manage the ordering and maintaining of project stationary and equipment supplies.
- Work in accordance with established processes and provide feedback on their effectiveness.
- Ensure the inspection of office equipment and services is carried out at intervals in accordance with legislative/manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements.
- Compile weekly and monthly project data into structured reports and dashboards.
- Act as the administrative focal point for the senior leadership team, supporting diaries, meeting logistics, and high-level communication flow across departments.
- Support the coordination of onboarding for new project staff and contractors, including desk setup, system access, accommodation, welcome packs, and induction sessions.
Successful experience of working in a general administration support role and/or in a customer services environment. Demonstrable knowledge of operating office equipment and IT, e.g. telephone, computer with standard software, fax, copier, printers etc., to access, input and verify information. Literate and numerate with proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office applications. Experience within the construction industry is desirable, but not essential.
Senior Administrator in Alness employer: J. Murphy & Sons Ltd
Murphy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Banniskirk or Inverness where innovation and sustainability are at the core of our operations. We prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, fostering a collaborative culture that encourages best practices in health, safety, and environmental matters. Join us to be part of groundbreaking projects that not only secure energy for the future but also allow you to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
