Administration Officer

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Based: Farringdon 

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administration Officer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting day-to-day business operations while working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support including data entry, document management, correspondence handling, and general office coordination
  • Utilise Microsoft Office applications efficiently, including applying basic Excel formulas for data processing and reporting
  • Maintain accurate records and organise project documentation
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders to support operational activities
  • Prepare, format, and edit presentations, reports, and business documents
  • Ensure clear and professional communication across the team, both written and verbal
  • Support meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing key information
  • Coordinate onboarding for new starters, including inductions, IT setup, and PPE arrangements
  • Organise team events, away days, and catering requirements

Key Skills & Experience

  • Proven ability to provide efficient and effective administrative support and coordinate day-to-day activities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and across departments
  • Experience preparing reports, presentations, and visual materials
  • Familiarity with systems such as Asite, Aconex, or SharePoint (desirable but not essential)
  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure
  • Proactive mindset with strong initiative and problem-solving skills

About Us


Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.


Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.


As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.


We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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