John Sisk & Son Ltd

Senior Administrator

John Sisk & Son Ltd  •  Bristol, GB (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

This role provides day‑to‑day leadership and support to the PPM Administrators, ensuring consistent delivery, workload management, and adherence to process standards. The role is based in Bristol, St Albans, or Solihull, with occasional travel to other offices or client sites as required.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.  

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

  • Provide day‑to‑day leadership, guidance, and support to the two PPM Administrators, ensuring consistent delivery standards and effective workload management.
  • Set clear expectations, support capability development, and act as the first point of escalation for administrative queries.
  • Promote best practice, process consistency, and compliance across all PPM administrative activity.
  • Support the Administration Manager in embedding governance, quality standards, and continuous improvement across the wider admin function.

Operational Oversight & Governance

  • Collate and validate all hours for frameworks each month internally, and each period for client submission.
  • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date PPM trackers, ensuring all planned works are recorded and governed effectively.
  • Upload all PPM/L8 and related documentation to internal and external systems in line with governance requirements.
  • Update NWR systems for planned works (Rail Works Western, NW&C, WWA Eastern).
  • Prepare and update relevant sections of progress reports for client meetings.
  • Support the cost team by providing cover for Travel/NHS orders when required.
  • Manage the call‑out rota, ensuring accuracy and timely communication.
  • Issue planned weekend working spreadsheets and ensure all information is aligned with operational requirements.

Client Engagement & Reporting

  • Attend progress meetings with the relevant PPM Manager or Contracts Manager, providing administrative insight and ensuring actions are captured.
  • Work collaboratively with Coordinators and operational teams to maintain accurate data and support workflow delivery.
  • Provide clear, professional communication to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Strategic Support & Continuous Improvement

  • Ensure all administrative activity meets internal standards for accuracy, timeliness, and presentation.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting quality.
  • Support the wider administration function in maintaining consistent documentation standards and operational governance.
  • Maintain a high‑level understanding of client requirements, KPIs, and reporting obligations.

Experience

  • Experience in an administrative or coordination role within an operational, technical, or service‑led environment.
  • Experience supporting or guiding junior team members, or readiness to step into a leadership‑support role.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workflows and competing priorities.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in reporting and data governance.
  • Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with managers, coordinators, and external stakeholders.
  • Resilient, proactive, and able to challenge constructively when required.

Qualifications

Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Training will be provided on:

  • NWR systems (Western, NW&C, WWA Eastern)
  • Internal PPM and L8 systems
  • Reporting and governance processes
  • Operational systems and client portals

Additional Information

  • Competitive salary
  • 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
  • Pension and benefits
  • Unlimited learning and development opportunities
  • Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland

John Sisk & Son Ltd

About John Sisk & Son Ltd

Founded in Cork and family-owned Sisk is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 165 years in operation.

Sisk employs approx. 2,500 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery.

Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy.

Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Dublin, IE
Year Founded
1859
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