Construction Assistant

Company: East Riding of Yorkshire Council
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Location: Beverley
Job Description:

The job itself

Join our Team!

About the Role

The Construction Assistant will provide support to the Framework Management team to deliver the Council’s capital programme.

Key responsibilities:

  • Support supplier selection and performance monitoring
  • Undertake e-tendering activities
  • Provide administrative YORhub frameworks
  • Help plan and organise events and meetings
  • Take accurate meeting minutes and provide general admin support
  • Engage in training and development opportunities

We’re looking for a proactive and organised person. This is a predominantly administrative role, ideal for someone interested in the construction industry but not seeking site-based work.

About Us

The Construction Management Services Group (CMS) supports the Council by delivering a range of procurement and project management services covering building maintenance, civil engineering services, and construction related consultancy services. CMS are also one the lead department for the Council’s involvement in the YORhub suite of regional construction frameworks.

Learn more at www.yorhub.com

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants who are:

  • Excellent communicators (written and verbal)
  • Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Organised and detail-oriented
  • Interested in construction and public sector procurement
  • Flexible with working hours and meeting attendance
  • Eager to learn and grow within the team

Desirable (training provided if needed):

  • Awareness of project management and NEC procedures
  • Understanding of procurement processes
  • Familiarity with Health & Safety

How to Apply

Please submit your application addressing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Employee Person Specification and Job Outline.

This role is fixed-term 2 years from appointment date

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Posted: July 6th, 2026