Junior Office Administrator

Reed is recruiting on behalf of a family run roofing contractor with a proud history of delivering high-quality work across a range of sectors including care homes, heritage buildings, pub refurbishments, and small-scale new builds.

Role Overview

They are seeking an ambitious and proactive individual to join our team as a Junior Contracts & Estimating Administrator. This role is ideal for someone with strong numerical and people skills who is looking to grow within a supportive, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit accurate quotes and tenders for roofing projects.
• Acknowledge and respond to email enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate pre-start meetings with clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with the Contracts Manager and Site Manager to call off stock and materials.
• Produce and manage purchase orders for site requirements.
• Develop and maintain job costing systems to track project profitability.
• Ensure timely delivery of O&M manuals, guarantees, and maintenance documentation.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Support the management of care home refurbishments, heritage projects, and new builds.

Requirements

• Strong numerical and estimating skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Highly organised and proactive in managing multiple tasks.

What We Offer

• A supportive, family-run environment with a long-standing reputation.
• Opportunities to grow and develop within the business.
• Exposure to a variety of interesting and meaningful projects.
• Stable working hours and a consistent Monday–Friday schedule.