CDM Business Support

Company: SOCOTEC UK & Ireland
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

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Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

  • Administrative Support: Assist the team with day‑to‑day administrative tasks, including document preparation, data entry, and filing.
  • Calendar & Scheduling: Manage the consultants’ calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange appointments to ensure efficient time management.
  • Communication: Handle incoming calls and emails, respond promptly or redirect as necessary.
  • Project Coordination: Assist in project documentation, maintain accurate records, and monitor project timelines and deliverables, alerting the team to potential delays.
  • Contract Support: Help review contracts, highlight key details, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, working closely with consultants and legal advisors during negotiations.
  • Quality & Compliance: Maintain and update the quality management system, implement and monitor health and safety regulations, and conduct internal audits to improve processes.
  • General Support: Coordinate travel arrangements, prepare reports, presentations, and other materials, and collate project information and Health & Safety files.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a PA or Administrative Assistant, ideally in construction or a related industry.
  • Sound understanding of construction processes and terminology.
  • Familiarity with contract review and negotiation processes.
  • Knowledge of quality management systems and compliance standards.
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, managing multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools.
  • Proactive, adaptable problem‑solving approach.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to accurate work.
  • Awareness of the Construction Design & Management Regulations 2015 (CDM Regulations) and their implementation.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Up to 25 days holiday, with the option to buy more.
  • Electric car scheme, energy bill supplement payments.
  • Employee recognition schemes, family‑friendly support.
  • Employee benefits and discount app, employee assistance programmes.
  • Enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026