Site Administrator

This is a freelance Site Administrator role based in Durham, working within social housing repairs and maintenance for a well-established contractor. The contract duration is five months or more, with a competitive rate dependent on experience. The postholder will provide administrative support to the Site and Project Management teams, maintaining accurate project and site records and updating spreadsheets, databases and project documentation. Additional duties include assisting with timesheets, labour records and subcontractor information, raising and processing purchase orders and invoices, and maintaining health and safety and compliance documentation. Document control, filing and liaison duties also form part of the role.

Freelance Site Administrator

Location: Durham
Sector: Social Housing / Repairs & Maintenance
Contract: Freelance
Duration: 5 months +
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for a Freelance Site Administrator to join a well-established social housing contractor working across the Durham area.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Site Administrator to provide essential administrative support to the site and operational teams, helping ensure projects are delivered efficiently and all documentation is maintained to a high standard.

The Role

As Site Administrator, you will support the Site and Project Management teams with the day-to-day administration of social housing works.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing general administrative support to Site and Project Managers.
• Maintaining accurate project and site records.
• Updating spreadsheets, databases and project documentation.
• Assisting with timesheets, labour records and subcontractor information.
• Raising and processing purchase orders and invoices where required.
• Maintaining health & safety and compliance documentation.
• Assisting with document control and filing.
• Liaising with operatives, subcontractors, clients and internal departments.
• Supporting project reporting and general administration.
• Ensuring information is recorded accurately and issued within required timescales.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Site Administrator, Project Administrator or Document Controller within the construction industry.
• Experience within social housing, repairs & maintenance or planned works is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
• Experience working within a busy construction or site environment.