The Role
Due to our continued growth, we are delighted to confirm that we are currently seeking an experienced and Project Support Co-ordinator to join Fortem, based in Longbridge, Birmingham.
The administration and project support role will work on a full-time basis and will ensure that high levels of administration support and branch support is provided, supporting the overall delivery of a large capital works programme, where we will be responsible for enhancements to properties, including bathrooms, kitchens and roof's.
The Project Support Co-ordinator will complete general administration duties to a high and accurate standard, taking ownership of work, demonstrating great organisation skills, enabling forward planning and meeting of deadlines by prioritising work.
The Project
You will be part of one of Fortem’s largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Provide extensive administrative project support to the contract
- Collate and log critical information
- Offer a range of administration and project support to the team
- Liaise and co-ordinate with internal customers and contractors to ensure information is accurately logged and collated
- Input of timely and accurate information
- Cost allocation of purchase orders and invoices including checking against order values
- Produce accurate documentation and/or correspondence
- Maintain and enter Electrical Testing Programme and Certificates
- Ensure full compliance with the standards, documents library and forms library
Personal Qualities
Essential:
- Previous experience in a administrative/project support role
- Computer literate – Word & Excel
- Excellent communication skills (email/phone and face to face).
- An organised and professional approach
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable:
- NVQ 2/3 in business/office administration
- Experience within the Construction industry
- Driving licence would be advantageous
Other requirements:
- Willingness to travel if required by the business
Additional Information
Permanent benefits include:
- Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)
- 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
- 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
- Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
- Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
- Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System
- Private healthcare and dental care
- Retail and mobile phone provider discounts
About Us
Fortem are Social Housing property experts. It is our sole focus, and the only sector we have worked in since inception in 2002. We successfully deliver works across three workstreams – Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit. Our mission is to raise the bar in Social Housing and help our clients provide safe, warm and decent homes for people to live in - because Every Home Matters. We are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, we benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand – whilst as a standalone business within the Group, we maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace.
Our success is due to our people. They are passionate, committed and care about what we deliver for our clients and partners and residents. We take pride in developing our employees and supporting them to achieve their potential. For us, a sustainable future is about ensuring we continue to develop our people for our future needs and recruiting the right talent. Our culture, built around Courage, Care and Respect, ensures that we always deliver not only the job done but, most importantly, the job done in the right way.
We are Investors in People – Gold standard, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team should you require support with your application.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.
Job Reference: FOR04470
