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About the Role

SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division is seeking a proactive, reliable, and flexible Administration Assistant to join the Building Control team. This role involves providing effective administrative assistance to managers to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project reports and other documentation.
• Undertake routine filing of correspondence, minutes, and invoices in an accessible format.
• Handle photocopying and prepare outgoing post with correct franking for daily collection.
• Respond to telephone calls promptly and professionally.
• Take and redirect messages in a timely manner.
• Locate personnel when requested.
• Deal with customers courteously to strengthen company-client relationships.
• Distribute incoming post.
• Maintain stationery and essential office supplies.
• Provide administrative assistance to remote offices when required to ensure business continuity.

Requirements

• Demonstrate solid administration experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in remote office locations.
• Effective communication skills with both internal teams and external clients.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and working environments.
• Strong organisational abilities with proven experience of working within tight deadlines.
• Maintain a positive team environment.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

• Microsoft Office applications
• Communication skills
• Organisational abilities

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Administration experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more)
• Electric car scheme (where applicable)
• Employee recognition programmes
• Family-friendly support
• Exclusive retail discounts
• Employee assistance programmes
• Enhanced company pension

About the Company

• At SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner supporting our clients at every stage of the property lifecycle.
• We offer a comprehensive range of services including building surveying, project management, dilapidations advice, technical due diligence, compliance support, and sustainability consultancy.
• Our specialists focus on delivering solutions that are not only technically robust but also commercially sensible.
• By prioritising quality, reliability, and strong client relationships, we ensure buildings are safe, efficient, and future-ready — creating spaces that perform better for businesses, communities, and the environment.
• Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference.
• At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.
• Our people. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn.
• Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.
• Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do.
• We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.

Equal Opportunity

• SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.