Junior Site Administrator

Nov 6, 2026

Job Title: Junior Site Administrator

Location: Orkney – Site Based
Duration: Until Summer 2027 (approximately)
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4.30pm
Pay Rate: Negotiable / TBC

Overview

Corrie Recruitment are looking for a Junior Site Administrator to support the day-to-day office operations on a construction project in Orkney.

Working alongside the Senior Site Management team and Senior Site Administrator, the successful candidate will provide general administrative support to help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the site office.

This would be an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their administration experience within a busy construction and civils environment.

Ideally, candidates will be based in Orkney, as they will be responsible for arranging their own transport to and from the site office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greeting site visitors and directing them to the relevant site personnel
  • Assisting with company Quality Assurance procedures and reporting
  • Collating and scanning delivery tickets, plant records and labour records
  • Supporting travel arrangements, including transport, accommodation and car hire
  • Organising filing systems and maintaining accurate digital and paper records
  • Ordering office supplies and ensuring office equipment is stocked and maintained
  • Providing general administrative support to the site team
  • Assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the site office

Reporting Structure

The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Site Management team and Senior Site Administrator, with additional support and guidance from the wider project team.

Requirements

  • Previous office or administrative experience would be advantageous
  • Experience working on a construction or civils project would be beneficial
  • Good computer literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office packages
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
  • Professional and approachable manner
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
  • Must be able to arrange own transport to and from the site office

Package & Opportunity

  • Site-based position in Orkney
  • Monday–Friday, 8am–4.30pm
  • Long-term opportunity until approximately Summer 2027
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a construction project environment
  • Local Orkney candidates preferred

To see other vacancies, please visit www.corrierecruitment.co.uk/vacancies/

To apply or find out more information please email your fully up-to-date CV to jobs@corrierecruitment.co.uk or call the office on 01463 221073.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively promote inclusive, fair and transparent recruitment practices. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity throughout the recruitment process.

Corrie Recruitment Ltd operates as an Employment Agency and as an Employment Business. You must be a UK resident or have proof of right to work in the UK.

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