Project Assistant - Construction project

BOUYGUES UK; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Bouygues UK has a fantastic opportunity available for a Project Assistant to work on one of our upcoming long-term construction projects in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for someone based locally to Exeter who is keen to work in a busy and fast-paced environment. The role will start in June/July this year.

Job Purpose and Scope:

To assist the project site teams with their day to day duties.

Essential:

1. Experience in the Construction sector
2. High standard of written and spoken English
3. Excellent MS office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to prioritise workload according to demanding deadlines
6. Able to act on their own initiative

Accountabilities:

1. Ensure that the filing structure is in place and the IT matrix is kept up to date, managing the electronic filing of the documents
2. Create and distribute a Welcome Book for new starters to the site
3. Update the project website on a monthly basis (if relevant to the project) to show progress and photographs
4. Assist the Quantity Surveyors with contracts; scanning and filing green folders, binding and issuing the contracts, upkeep of the contract log to track contracts, collateral warranties etc. Keeping hard site copies locked away and preparing any letters needed for the QS team
5. To keep the Health & Safety matrix up to date with leavers and starters
6. Putting the Project Directory in place and updating when a new contract is awarded
7. Create and maintain organisation chart for the Project Manager as required
8. H&S Filing Structure set up and followed
9. Site map to be created including contact details
10. Assist Project Director with minutes, diary management, typing letters and collation of documents for signature

Why Bouygues UK

Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture, we look for people who demonstrate our key values - Teamwork, Trust, Simplicity & Pioneering Spirit. We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• BY Extra - opt into lifestyle benefits
• Volunteering opportunities

Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification!

Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets.

With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.