Buyer / Administrator Construction Industry Office Based Our client area a well-established family-run civil engineering organisation and due to continued growth, are looking for a Buyer / Administrator to join their busy office team. This is a varied role supporting site operations through procurement, logistics coordination, and commercial administration . Key Responsibilities Procurement of materials, plant, and tools for site teams Raising and managing purchase orders Liaising with suppliers and negotiating best value Planning and coordinating logistics for surfacing works Booking plant, equipment, and subcontract haulage Reviewing and approving supplier invoices Supporting compliance, waste tracking, and general office administration Requirements Previous experience working within the construction industry (essential) Experience in procurement, buying, or construction administration Strong organisation and communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Due to the very high number of applications, we are unable to come back to every candidate with feedback. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your CV will be registered with us and we will keep you updated with any other positions that may be of interest. However please keep checking our website as new roles will be updated daily, Nouvo Recruitment (London) Ltd wishes you the best of luck in your job search. Nouvo Recruitment (London) Ltd operate as an independent recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience supporting clients and candidates nationally across the UK.
05/03/2026
Full time
Buyer / Administrator Construction Industry Office Based Our client area a well-established family-run civil engineering organisation and due to continued growth, are looking for a Buyer / Administrator to join their busy office team. This is a varied role supporting site operations through procurement, logistics coordination, and commercial administration . Key Responsibilities Procurement of materials, plant, and tools for site teams Raising and managing purchase orders Liaising with suppliers and negotiating best value Planning and coordinating logistics for surfacing works Booking plant, equipment, and subcontract haulage Reviewing and approving supplier invoices Supporting compliance, waste tracking, and general office administration Requirements Previous experience working within the construction industry (essential) Experience in procurement, buying, or construction administration Strong organisation and communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Due to the very high number of applications, we are unable to come back to every candidate with feedback. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your CV will be registered with us and we will keep you updated with any other positions that may be of interest. However please keep checking our website as new roles will be updated daily, Nouvo Recruitment (London) Ltd wishes you the best of luck in your job search. Nouvo Recruitment (London) Ltd operate as an independent recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience supporting clients and candidates nationally across the UK.
Buyer / Administrator Construction Industry Office Based Our client area a well-established family-run civil engineering organisation and due to continued growth, are looking for a Buyer / Administrator to join their busy office team. This is a varied role supporting site operations through procurement, logistics coordination, and commercial administration . Key Responsibilities Procurement of materials, plant, and tools for site teams Raising and managing purchase orders Liaising with suppliers and negotiating best value Planning and coordinating logistics for surfacing works Booking plant, equipment, and subcontract haulage Reviewing and approving supplier invoices Supporting compliance, waste tracking, and general office administration Requirements Previous experience working within the construction industry (essential) Experience in procurement, buying, or construction administration Strong organisation and communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Due to the very high number of applications, we are unable to come back to every candidate with feedback. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your CV will be registered with us and we will keep you updated with any other positions that may be of interest. However please keep checking our website as new roles will be updated daily, Nouvo Recruitment (London) Ltd wishes you the best of luck in your job search. Nouvo Recruitment (London) Ltd operate as an independent recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience supporting clients and candidates nationally across the UK.
05/03/2026
Full time
Buyer / Administrator Construction Industry Office Based Our client area a well-established family-run civil engineering organisation and due to continued growth, are looking for a Buyer / Administrator to join their busy office team. This is a varied role supporting site operations through procurement, logistics coordination, and commercial administration . Key Responsibilities Procurement of materials, plant, and tools for site teams Raising and managing purchase orders Liaising with suppliers and negotiating best value Planning and coordinating logistics for surfacing works Booking plant, equipment, and subcontract haulage Reviewing and approving supplier invoices Supporting compliance, waste tracking, and general office administration Requirements Previous experience working within the construction industry (essential) Experience in procurement, buying, or construction administration Strong organisation and communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Due to the very high number of applications, we are unable to come back to every candidate with feedback. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your CV will be registered with us and we will keep you updated with any other positions that may be of interest. However please keep checking our website as new roles will be updated daily, Nouvo Recruitment (London) Ltd wishes you the best of luck in your job search. Nouvo Recruitment (London) Ltd operate as an independent recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience supporting clients and candidates nationally across the UK.
Buyer / Administrator Civil Engineering & Surfacing Contractor Office-Based Reading Area Red Sky Personnel are working with a well-established, family-run civil engineering and surfacing contractor with over 50 years of industry experience. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Buyer / Administrator to join their busy and supportive office team. This is a key role within the business, supporting site teams by managing procurement, logistics, commercial administration and compliance across multiple live projects. The Role You will help keep projects running smoothly by ensuring materials, plant and logistics are organised efficiently, while supporting invoicing, supplier coordination and operational planning. Key Responsibilities Procuring materials, plant and equipment for site teams Raising and managing purchase orders Negotiating rates and maintaining supplier relationships Coordinating surfacing plant and logistics Processing and approving supplier invoices Supporting project planning and site operations Managing compliance documentation for secure project sites Ordering yard and site consumables About You Experience within construction, civil engineering, surfacing or materials buying preferred Strong organisational and administrative skills Confident dealing with suppliers, subcontractors and site teams IT literate and comfortable managing multiple tasks Working Hours Monday Friday: 7:00am 5:00pm Every third Saturday What s on Offer Long-term role within a stable and respected contractor Supportive and friendly team environment Varied role supporting live infrastructure projects Competitive salary depending on experience
17/02/2026
Full time
Buyer / Administrator Civil Engineering & Surfacing Contractor Office-Based Reading Area Red Sky Personnel are working with a well-established, family-run civil engineering and surfacing contractor with over 50 years of industry experience. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Buyer / Administrator to join their busy and supportive office team. This is a key role within the business, supporting site teams by managing procurement, logistics, commercial administration and compliance across multiple live projects. The Role You will help keep projects running smoothly by ensuring materials, plant and logistics are organised efficiently, while supporting invoicing, supplier coordination and operational planning. Key Responsibilities Procuring materials, plant and equipment for site teams Raising and managing purchase orders Negotiating rates and maintaining supplier relationships Coordinating surfacing plant and logistics Processing and approving supplier invoices Supporting project planning and site operations Managing compliance documentation for secure project sites Ordering yard and site consumables About You Experience within construction, civil engineering, surfacing or materials buying preferred Strong organisational and administrative skills Confident dealing with suppliers, subcontractors and site teams IT literate and comfortable managing multiple tasks Working Hours Monday Friday: 7:00am 5:00pm Every third Saturday What s on Offer Long-term role within a stable and respected contractor Supportive and friendly team environment Varied role supporting live infrastructure projects Competitive salary depending on experience
Terms
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Company Office (Clapham, West Sussex) and Site Office (dependent on development at the time)
Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday – Friday. These are core hours with flexibility required at times
Part-time or Full-time roles available (please state your preference – this can be discussed at interview)
Salary: £24,000- £32,000 pro rata dependent on experience
Pension: autoenrollment on contributory pension scheme (subject to scheme conditions).
Holiday:
20 working days per annum
In addition, MJH is closed between Christmas and New Year
Public and bank holiday entitlement pro rata
Job Description
MJH Executive Homes Ltd is a well-established & successful Property Development & Strategic Land Company building high-end family homes across Sussex. We are looking to appoint a skilled and experienced Construction Administrator with excellent attention to detail and a proven track record in contributing to the success of new housing projects. This will be a fun and rewarding role for the right person.
Key Skills:
Project Coordination: performing take-offs from drawings
Proficient in the preparation of Excel spreadsheets for build programmes, financial and procurement data, managing project schedules and associated documentation.
Liaising and communicating with all involved parties such as Site Managers, Sales & Marketing Team, office staff and external agencies
Identify and address issues promptly to minimise disruptions, resolve problems and keep projects on track.
Procurement of materials and services to include negotiating price, payment and delivery terms, placing purchase orders and updating the Purchase Order Log.
Manage logistics, site visits and deliveries to ensure the smooth running of the project.
Compliance: working with NHBC and other applicable regulators to register new house plots, administer the signing off for planning conditions and address any aftersales. Liaise with the professional team to include architects, surveyors, contractors and clients to ensure all projects adhere to industry standards.
Ensure health and safety legislation and requirements are met, including induction, procurement, monitoring and reporting
Administrative Skills: managing and updating information and records, filing, reporting, handling correspondence including phone calls, emails & letters, printing using plotter and printer
General administrative duties for Head Office & sites as required
Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word & Excel
Helping to establish and maintain office procedures
Account management experience to process supplier invoices and retention payments
Person Specification
The criteria listed in this Person Specification are essential to the job. These will be assessed through your CV, letter of application and interview. You should ensure that you demonstrate clearly and concisely how you meet each of the criteria. If you do not address these criteria fully, or if we do not consider that you meet them, you will not be shortlisted. Please give specific examples wherever possible.
Knowledge and experience of construction environment and administration working in a UK based head office or site office
Previous experience in buying or procurement to include negotiating price, payment and delivery terms, placing orders and updating the Purchase Order Log.
Sound administrative skills
Solid decision making and analytical skills based on sound principle and precedent
Good interpersonal skills – confident, personable, assertive, resilient and a good negotiator. Able to communicate in a pressured and busy environment. Ability to build professional working relationships with individuals and organisations.
Keen & positive attitude, a team play who is willing to help out as needed.
Good time-keeper, strong attention to detail and highly organised.
Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative and to implement workload to meet required timescales
Flexibility required regarding working hours during busy periods.
Travel required across East and West Sussex. The successful applicant will need their own transport as our offices are in a rural location and you will be required to visit various sites.
Office and site based - remote working is not feasible for this role
22/05/2024
Full time
Terms
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Company Office (Clapham, West Sussex) and Site Office (dependent on development at the time)
Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday – Friday. These are core hours with flexibility required at times
Part-time or Full-time roles available (please state your preference – this can be discussed at interview)
Salary: £24,000- £32,000 pro rata dependent on experience
Pension: autoenrollment on contributory pension scheme (subject to scheme conditions).
Holiday:
20 working days per annum
In addition, MJH is closed between Christmas and New Year
Public and bank holiday entitlement pro rata
Job Description
MJH Executive Homes Ltd is a well-established & successful Property Development & Strategic Land Company building high-end family homes across Sussex. We are looking to appoint a skilled and experienced Construction Administrator with excellent attention to detail and a proven track record in contributing to the success of new housing projects. This will be a fun and rewarding role for the right person.
Key Skills:
Project Coordination: performing take-offs from drawings
Proficient in the preparation of Excel spreadsheets for build programmes, financial and procurement data, managing project schedules and associated documentation.
Liaising and communicating with all involved parties such as Site Managers, Sales & Marketing Team, office staff and external agencies
Identify and address issues promptly to minimise disruptions, resolve problems and keep projects on track.
Procurement of materials and services to include negotiating price, payment and delivery terms, placing purchase orders and updating the Purchase Order Log.
Manage logistics, site visits and deliveries to ensure the smooth running of the project.
Compliance: working with NHBC and other applicable regulators to register new house plots, administer the signing off for planning conditions and address any aftersales. Liaise with the professional team to include architects, surveyors, contractors and clients to ensure all projects adhere to industry standards.
Ensure health and safety legislation and requirements are met, including induction, procurement, monitoring and reporting
Administrative Skills: managing and updating information and records, filing, reporting, handling correspondence including phone calls, emails & letters, printing using plotter and printer
General administrative duties for Head Office & sites as required
Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word & Excel
Helping to establish and maintain office procedures
Account management experience to process supplier invoices and retention payments
Person Specification
The criteria listed in this Person Specification are essential to the job. These will be assessed through your CV, letter of application and interview. You should ensure that you demonstrate clearly and concisely how you meet each of the criteria. If you do not address these criteria fully, or if we do not consider that you meet them, you will not be shortlisted. Please give specific examples wherever possible.
Knowledge and experience of construction environment and administration working in a UK based head office or site office
Previous experience in buying or procurement to include negotiating price, payment and delivery terms, placing orders and updating the Purchase Order Log.
Sound administrative skills
Solid decision making and analytical skills based on sound principle and precedent
Good interpersonal skills – confident, personable, assertive, resilient and a good negotiator. Able to communicate in a pressured and busy environment. Ability to build professional working relationships with individuals and organisations.
Keen & positive attitude, a team play who is willing to help out as needed.
Good time-keeper, strong attention to detail and highly organised.
Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative and to implement workload to meet required timescales
Flexibility required regarding working hours during busy periods.
Travel required across East and West Sussex. The successful applicant will need their own transport as our offices are in a rural location and you will be required to visit various sites.
Office and site based - remote working is not feasible for this role
JR Personnel
Coalville, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67, UK
JR Personnel are an employment agency acting on behalf of a client who is looking for:-
Customer Service Administrator – Temp/Perm
Monday to Friday 08.45am – 5.15pm 1 Hour Lunch
The Customer Service team, making sure home buyers receive the very best care following their home buying experience.
Being in a customer-facing role with us is a little bit different than most businesses. Our customers expect their homes to be of the highest standard, and you’ll make sure they are, by being on hand with answers and practical help. Because of the things you’ll be dealing with we look, ideally, for construction or building experience. More importantly than that though, is your passion for quality and professionalism.
Depending on the role, the Administration function could be supporting professionals out in the field, or supplying sites and customers with a steady flow of information. You might be dealing with customer queries, or helping employees with issues. But while the work varies from team to team, our key requirements don’t; you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You’ll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business.
SUMMARY OF ROLE this is a 6 month temporary contract with the potential to be made permanent. You will be part of the team which supports the Customer Service Executive in managing all customer-related issues through to resolution, by managing the administration of the department to ensure it operates efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities
• Ensure all calls received into the department are answered professionally and courteously and logged accordingly.
• Maintain the relevant Customer Service portal.
• Provide administration support for the department.
• Liaise between sub-contractors, sites and clients to ensure requests are undertaken and completed.
• Liaise with Buying Department to order materials.
• Carry out post-completion calls to clients.
• Update weekly reports. Key Skills Required
• Experience of working in a customer services administration role is essential.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Your application needs to demonstrate excellent Excel skills, as this is an important requirement for the role.
• Ability to generate professional correspondence unaided.
• Team player and supportive of colleagues.
• Assertive and tenacious, able to influence others and resilient to deal with disgruntled customers.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Excellent telephone skills. Professional, assertive and pleasant manner
Benefits
• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits
Due to the number of responses generated we are unable to get back to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within seven days you will not have been successful on this occasion
22/01/2017
JR Personnel are an employment agency acting on behalf of a client who is looking for:-
Customer Service Administrator – Temp/Perm
Monday to Friday 08.45am – 5.15pm 1 Hour Lunch
The Customer Service team, making sure home buyers receive the very best care following their home buying experience.
Being in a customer-facing role with us is a little bit different than most businesses. Our customers expect their homes to be of the highest standard, and you’ll make sure they are, by being on hand with answers and practical help. Because of the things you’ll be dealing with we look, ideally, for construction or building experience. More importantly than that though, is your passion for quality and professionalism.
Depending on the role, the Administration function could be supporting professionals out in the field, or supplying sites and customers with a steady flow of information. You might be dealing with customer queries, or helping employees with issues. But while the work varies from team to team, our key requirements don’t; you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You’ll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business.
SUMMARY OF ROLE this is a 6 month temporary contract with the potential to be made permanent. You will be part of the team which supports the Customer Service Executive in managing all customer-related issues through to resolution, by managing the administration of the department to ensure it operates efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities
• Ensure all calls received into the department are answered professionally and courteously and logged accordingly.
• Maintain the relevant Customer Service portal.
• Provide administration support for the department.
• Liaise between sub-contractors, sites and clients to ensure requests are undertaken and completed.
• Liaise with Buying Department to order materials.
• Carry out post-completion calls to clients.
• Update weekly reports. Key Skills Required
• Experience of working in a customer services administration role is essential.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Your application needs to demonstrate excellent Excel skills, as this is an important requirement for the role.
• Ability to generate professional correspondence unaided.
• Team player and supportive of colleagues.
• Assertive and tenacious, able to influence others and resilient to deal with disgruntled customers.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Excellent telephone skills. Professional, assertive and pleasant manner
Benefits
• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits
Due to the number of responses generated we are unable to get back to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within seven days you will not have been successful on this occasion
