Job Description

About the role

DLO Admin Support - Balfour Beatty (@one Alliance)

Location:

Peterborough/Hybrid



@one Alliance a ground-breaking collaboration between Anglian Water and seven industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. Together, we deliver over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme.



As we enter AMP8, our most ambitious Asset Management Period, we are preparing to undertake our largest project yet. This is a unique opportunity to drive industry change, set global standards, and foster career growth.



As a

DLO Admin Support

, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth coordination of activities within our Direct Labour Organisation (DLO). From managing apprentice records and supporting HR processes, to arranging logistics and acting as a key point of contact for operational teams, your contribution will keep the DLO running efficiently. You'll support site operations through strong organisation, clear communication, and effective stakeholder engagement, all while upholding high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

What you'll be doing

Main responsibilities will be:




Provide day-to-day administrative support to the DLO, ensuring records and operational data are accurate and up to date. Maintain and update apprentice information within HR systems, supporting career development and compliance requirements. Manage accommodation and travel bookings, ensuring arrangements are cost-effective and meet operational needs. Coordinate and schedule meetings for site teams, preparing agendas and supporting documentation as required. Complete plant sheets and operational records to support site activities. Act as the first point of contact for apprentice-related queries, liaising with training providers, HR teams, and site managers. Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline administrative processes. Uphold high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing, actively promoting a Safer Every Day*

Who we're looking for

We're looking for a proactive and organised administrator with excellent interpersonal skills.



You will ideally have:


Proven experience in an administrative or coordination role, preferably within a construction, operational, or facilities environment. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively. Excellent communication skills, confident in dealing with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday, and experience in supporting apprentices or junior team members would be advantageous.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK15231