Construction Administrator in Maidstone
Posted by Skilled Careers
£55,000 – £60,000 a year
Maidstone · Permanent
Construction Administrator
Maidstone, Kent | House Builder | Competitive Salary + Package
Are you an organised and detail-oriented Construction Administrator looking to join a successful house builder in Maidstone We are working with a well-established residential developer seeking a proactive individual with strong Excel skills, COINS experience, and an understanding of construction programming to support their busy construction team.
The Role
Reporting to the Construction Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth administration of multiple residential developments across Kent and the South East. You will support site and office teams with reporting, cost tracking, document control, programme updates, and general project administration.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the housebuilding sector and gain exposure to construction operations, planning, and commercial processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update construction records, reports, and project documentation.
- Manage data and reporting through the COINS ERP system.
- Produce and maintain Excel-based reports, trackers, and dashboards.
- Assist with construction programme updates and progress monitoring.
- Support Construction, Technical, Commercial, and Sales teams with administrative tasks.
- Coordinate site start-up documentation and handover information.
- Track contractor information, compliance records, and project milestones.
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas, and minutes.
- Monitor and manage purchase orders, invoices, and subcontractor information.
- Ensure accurate filing and document control across multiple developments.
About You
- Previous experience within a construction, housebuilding, or property environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including:
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Pivot Tables
- Conditional Formatting
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Experience using COINS would be highly advantageous.
- Understanding of construction programmes and scheduling software such as Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Competent with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
- Ability to work independently while supporting a wider team.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Company bonus scheme.
- Pension contribution.
- Private healthcare.
- Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Career progression within a growing and respected house builder.
- Friendly and supportive working environment based in Maidstone.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.