Senior Administrator Passive Fire

Senior Administrator - Passive Fire Team

Location: Chigwell, Essex Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time Department: Passive Fire

Are you an experienced administrator looking for a role with real career progression?

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrator to join our growing Passive Fire Team in Chigwell, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, supporting operational teams, and contributing to the successful delivery of contracts. The role offers a broad range of responsibilities and the opportunity to develop within a thriving business, with clear progression opportunities for the right individual.

Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider team, you will play a key role in ensuring contracts are effectively planned, coordinated, and administered while gaining valuable exposure to contract delivery and business operations.

Whether you already have experience within construction, maintenance, social housing, facilities management, or a similar environment, we are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, a positive attitude, and the ambition to develop their career.

The Role

As a Senior Administrator, you will provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Passive Fire Team, helping ensure contracts run efficiently and documentation is maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating works across multiple contracts and projects.

• Supporting the planning and scheduling of works.

• Liaising with clients, operatives, subcontractors, and internal departments.

• Maintaining accurate contract documentation, records, and databases.

• Monitoring outstanding actions and ensuring deadlines are met.

• Preparing reports, spreadsheets, and operational documentation.

• Tracking project progress and following up on outstanding information.

• Supporting the delivery team with day-to-day operational requirements.

• Assisting with process improvements and helping to resolve issues efficiently.

• Providing senior administrative support to management and operational teams.

• Ensuring compliance documentation is accurate and up to date.

• Supporting the smooth mobilisation and completion of contracts.

Career Development & Progression

This is more than just an administrative position.

We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career within our business. As your knowledge, skills, and experience develop, there will be opportunities to take on increased responsibility and progress into more senior operational or management roles.

The successful candidate will receive ongoing support, training, and exposure to all aspects of contract delivery, providing a solid foundation for future career advancement.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

Organised and detail-oriented.

Confident communicating with people at all levels.

Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks.

A strong team player with a positive attitude.

Eager to learn and develop professionally.

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

Senior Administration

Contract Administration

Project Coordination

Construction

Social Housing

Property Maintenance

Facilities Management

Passive Fire Protection

Operational Support

However, attitude, work ethic, and a willingness to learn are more important than sector-specific experience.

What We Offer

£27,000 - £30,000 per annum

A varied and rewarding Senior Administrator role

Exposure to live contracts and operational delivery

Ongoing training and development

Support from an experienced management team

Clear opportunities for career progression