Senior Administrator
| Company: | J Murphy & Sons |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25000-35000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Banniskirk, KW14 7XW |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit www.murphygroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy
A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Administrator:
- Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
- Uphold confidentiality principles in handling and reviewing sensitive materials
- Provide a high quality level of service service in telephone and face to face communication
- Maintain accurate paper and computer-based records
- Provide routine and ad hoc management information to inform decision making by the senior team
- Produce correspondence, documents and presentations to specification using a variety of media
- Maintain diaries and take appointments for team members, including virtual and in-person meetings for the senior team both internally and externally.
- Maintain diaries for the booking of work location resources, for example, meeting rooms and projectors etc.
- Manage the ordering and maintaining of project stationary and equipment supplies
- Work in accordance with established processes and provide feedback on their effectiveness.
- Ensure the inspection of office equipment and services is carried out at intervals in accordance with legislative/ manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements.
- Compile weekly and monthly project data into structured reports and dashboards.
- Act as the administrative focal point for the senior leadership team, supporting diaries, meeting logistics, and high-level communication flow across departments.
- Support the coordination of onboarding for new project staff and contractors, including desk setup, system access, accommodation, welcome packs, and induction sessions.
Still interested, does this sound like you?
- Successful experience of working in a general administration support role and/or in a customer services environment.
- Demonstrable knowledge of operating office equipment and IT, e.g. telephone, computer with standard software, fax, copier, printers etc., to access, input and verify information.
- Literate and Numerate with proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office applications.
- Experience within the construction industry is desirable, but not essential.