Site Administrator (Construction) - #2181979

CNX Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading construction contractor to recruit an organised and proactive Construction Site Administrator / Document Controller to join their team on a refurbishment project based in Leith, Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction administrator or document controller to play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a busy construction site.

Working closely with the Site Management team, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate project documentation, coordinating site administration and ensuring important project information is recorded, distributed and easily accessible throughout the refurbishment programme.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, IT literate and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction site environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the site management and wider project team.

• Manage and maintain all project documentation, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.

• Control the issue, receipt and distribution of drawings, specifications and technical documents.

• Maintain document registers, drawing schedules and revision control systems.

• Ensure the latest drawings and project information are available to site personnel and subcontractors.

• Assist with the management of RFIs, technical submissions and other project correspondence.

• Maintain site filing systems, both electronically and in hard copy.

• Coordinate incoming and outgoing emails, correspondence and project communications.

• Assist with compiling and maintaining site reports, meeting minutes and progress updates.

• Maintain site attendance records, delivery documentation and general site records.

• Support the administration of subcontractor documentation, including relevant certificates and compliance records.

• Assist with the preparation of handover documentation and O&M manuals.

• Ensure all project records are maintained in line with company procedures.

• Provide general administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the site office.

Requirements & Experience

• Previous experience in a construction administration or document control position.

• Experience working within a live construction site environment is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of construction documentation and drawing revision control.

• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.

• Experience using document management systems or platforms such as Viewpoint, Aconex or similar would be advantageous.

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads effectively.

• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with site teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders.

• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.

The Role

This position will be based on site in Leith, Edinburgh, supporting the delivery of a hotel refurbishment project.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of the project team, helping maintain high standards of administration, document control and project coordination throughout the works.

Apply Today

If you have previous experience in construction administration or document control and are looking for your next opportunity within a busy refurbishment project, CNX Recruitment would be keen to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact CNX Recruitment today.