Uk Estates Project Administrator - Cambridge, United Kingdom - British Antarctic Survey

British Antarctic Survey

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional UK Estates Project Administrator to join our UK Projects teams based at Cambridge BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions.

We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for the following benefits:

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days
Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band)
24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues)
Flexible and family friendly working opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure, and lifestyle categories and much more.

You'll be joining our Estates Team, which covers activities both in the UK and Polar regions.

You would operate within the UK Projects team who are responsible for the delivery of construction projects at the BAS Headquarters in Cambridge.

The Estates team holds a wide range of professional disciplines, from Project Managers, Engineers, Facilities Teams and Laboratory Managers.

You'll help us to deliver administrative services to aid our construction projects across the BAS Cambridge Estate and help the Estate develop towards its Net Zero targets over the coming years.

A range of exciting projects that will form the Basis of the Organisation for future years.

Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop skills and training related to your role. Continuing professional development is encouraged and supported throughout your time at BAS.

You'll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support, you need to thrive at BAS.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Maintaining CDM compliance paperwork and letters for Cambridge construction works.
Compiling and tracking returns of project documents such as Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Health and Safety files.
Help with administration during to support financial transactions.
Email and diary management including booking, cancelling, rearranging as necessary.

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Current projects the team are working on include a site wide plan for decarbonisation of the BAS Cambridge Estate for our Net Zero targets, new Laboratories for various scientific disciplines, decarbonisation of the BAS Kitchen, Long Term Maintenance projects to keep the Estate to a good and workable standard for staff.

For the role of UK Estates Project Administrator, we are looking for somebody who:

Experience in a similar role
Strong communication skills and ability to engage with a range of members of BAS staff and external parties
Excellent use of office packages; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
You will be committed to a diverse and inclusive approach to work

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What experiences can we offer you?

At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued.

Different perspectives and collaborative working help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing team which makes positive changes in the business.

That's the power of every individual. Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world class and amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months

Salary:
£23,328.00-£24,154.00 per year

Benefits: