At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Energy Team with administration, communication, and project coordination.
- Company: Join a leading company known for innovation in the energy sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days holiday, bonuses, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with a commitment to sustainability and employee well-being.
- Why this job: Be part of groundbreaking projects that ensure energy security across multiple countries.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration or customer service; IT skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Administrator to work with the Energy Team on the SSE ASTI Framework. Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history, we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.
We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.
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 etc.
- 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.
What’s in it for you?
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service.
- Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review.
- Above market rate contributory pension scheme.
- Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus.
- Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus.
- Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations.
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
- Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc.
About Murphy: Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of 5.8bn and 23m invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy.
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call James Hing to discuss in more detail. Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
Senior Administrator employer: Murphy Group
Murphy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Kentish Town that fosters innovation and professional growth. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive benefits including generous holiday allowances, and a diverse workforce representing over 60 nationalities, Murphy ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to groundbreaking energy projects. Join us to be part of a company that not only leads in the industry but also prioritises sustainability and employee well-being.
