Costain is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrator to join its dynamic team on a fully remote basis. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with one of the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions companies, all while enjoying the flexibility of working from home.
The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent organisational and time management skills are essential to succeed in this role.
About Costain
Costain exists to improve people’s lives by delivering integrated, leading-edge smart infrastructure solutions that meet the UK’s national needs across the energy, water, transportation, and defence sectors.
With a proud history dating back to 1865, Costain has played a vital role in shaping communities for over 150 years, contributing expertise to some of the world’s most significant infrastructure projects.
Notable local projects include the iconic Thames Barrier, which has protected London from flooding more than 80 times since the 1980s, as well as major works such as the Channel Tunnel, the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, and the revitalisation of St Pancras Station to welcome Eurostar trains.
Today, Costain continues to lead the way in delivering smart, sustainable infrastructure that supports communities and the economy across the UK.
Position: Administrator
Salary Range: From £12.85 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Remote
About the Role
The role will involve providing general administrative support to the department/team/office (reword as appropriate).
Responsibilities
The role will primarily be home based, with occasional visits to site/office, when required.
To provide administrative support, reporting to the Administration Manager in Estimating & Proposals (Water Sector). Work as part of bid team.
- Reports to Administration Manager (Estimating/Proposals).
- Assist with maintenance of Estimating teams Channels and document control and the storage and retrieval of general and historical estimating records.
- Maintaining organised filing systems (digital) and managing databases to ensure easy access for estimating team, to important documents for pricing.
- Preparing document registers, editing, and distributing documents.
- Providing general support to staff members, including assistance with various administrative tasks.
- Function as single point of contact with Document Control teams on specific projects.
Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours and Experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
- Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE Level 5 or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Business Administration
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
If you’re ready to support a forward-thinking team and thrive in a fast-paced, remote working environment, APPLY TODAY
Application Deadline
Recruitment is ongoing