Administrator

We are recruiting a Site Administrator (6 month Fixed Term Contract) to support Project V, a major construction project involving the design and build of a 35,000m² factory for JDR Cables, which will produce subsea electric cables for offshore wind farms in Blyth.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive administrator to provide vital support to the site team, ensuring smooth coordination of documentation, procurement tracking, and daily operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct Health & Safety inductions and maintain accurate records.
• Manage PPE supplies and ensure all site visitors are issued with appropriate equipment; collect and return equipment to storage as needed.
• Maintain records of site plant and lifting equipment, including lifting certificates.
• Obtain, scan, and file delivery notes in an organized manner.
• Support document control processes at site level.
• Liaise with the Office Manager in our Washington office regarding Goods Received Notes (GRNs).
• Raise requisitions and purchase orders for construction materials as directed by site management, and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct twice-weekly site walks to document progress using OpenSpace.
• Assist the site team with data entry tasks in Excel and general administrative duties.
• Enter Health & Safety hazard observation (HAZOP) cards into the system; scan and file as required.
• Scan all weekly site records and ensure digital copies are properly saved.
• Maintain both physical and digital filing systems for all site documentation.

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong and proven experience in an administrative role within a construction or engineering environment (preferred).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• A proactive team player with strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a collaborative approach to supporting colleagues.
• CSCS card (preferred but not essential – training can be provided)
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures on construction sites (preferred).
• Familiarity with document control systems and processes.

What’s on Offer

Our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to recruiting, training, and developing people, who can drive innovation and help shape the future of energy. We invest in nurturing talent, offer a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, and support continuous professional development at every level of the organisation.

• Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
• Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Medical Health Cover
• Life Assurance
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 additional day for your birthday
• Pension Scheme
• Family Friendly policies

Diversity and Inclusion

At Dalkia, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to driving innovation and achieving a sustainable energy future. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive regardless of background, identity, or lived experience. We welcome applications from all individuals and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we’re building a culture that reflects the communities we serve and supports the transition to a net-zero world.

About us

Dalkia is a leading technical and energy services company in the UK. We are committed to building quality relationships to drive long term value for our clients. Backed by EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we leverage the strength of our Group, without losing the personability of a smaller business. We’re a people-first culture.

Our strength lies in the diversity and expertise of our people. We prioritise safety in everything we do, taking a proactive approach that ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone we interact with.

Dalkia Engineering: Partnering with our customers, we co-create, design and deliver energy-efficient mechanical, electrical and public health solutions faster, safer and better than ever before.

Guided by our value-added approach and bolstered by the latest technologies, tools and engineering techniques, our expert team will support you throughout the project lifecycle, from design to commissioning, completion and aftercare, ensuring complete satisfaction.