Job Description

The Role

Due to our continued growth, we are delighted to confirm that we are currently seeking an experienced and Project Support Co-ordinator to join Fortem, based in Longbridge, Birmingham.



The administration and project support role will work on a full-time basis and will ensure that high levels of administration support and branch support is provided, supporting the overall delivery of a large capital works programme, where we will be responsible for enhancements to properties, including bathrooms, kitchens and roof's.



The Project Support Co-ordinator will complete general administration duties to a high and accurate standard, taking ownership of work, demonstrating great organisation skills, enabling forward planning and meeting of deadlines by prioritising work.

The Project

You will be part of one of Fortem's largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding 50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Key duties and responsibilities:


Provide extensive administrative project support to the contract

Collate and log critical information

Offer a range of administration and project support to the team

Liaise and co-ordinate with internal customers and contractors to ensure information is accurately logged and collated

Input of timely and accurate information

Cost allocation of purchase orders and invoices including checking against order values

Produce accurate documentation and/or correspondence

Maintain and enter Electrical Testing Programme and Certificates

Ensure full compliance with the standards, documents library and forms library

Personal Qualities

Essential:


Previous experience in a administrative/project support role

Computer literate - Word & Excel

Excellent communication skills (email/phone and face to face).

An organised and professional approach

Ability to prioritise workload


Desirable:


NVQ 2/3 in business/office administration

Experience within the Construction industry

Driving licence would be advantageous


Other requirements:


Willingness to travel if required by the business

Additional Information

Permanent benefits include:


Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)

Sick pay

26 weeks full pay maternity leave

8 weeks full pay paternity leave

Annual pay reviews

Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms

Up to 3,000 colleague referral fee

Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System

Life Insurance

Private healthcare and dental care

Cycle to work scheme

Retail and mobile phone provider discounts

About Us

Fortem are Social Housing property experts. It is our sole focus, and the only sector we have worked in since inception in 2002. We successfully deliver works across three workstreams - Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit. Our mission is to raise the bar in Social Housing and help our clients provide safe, warm and decent homes for people to live in - because Every Home Matters. We are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, we benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand - whilst as a standalone business within the Group, we maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace.



Our success is due to our people. They are passionate, committed and care about what we deliver for our clients and partners and residents. We take pride in developing our employees and supporting them to achieve their potential. For us, a sustainable future is about ensuring we continue to develop our people for our future needs and recruiting the right talent. Our culture, built around Courage, Care and Respect, ensures that we always deliver not only the job done but, most importantly, the job done in the right way.



We are Investors in People - Gold standard, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.



Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team should you require support with your application.



Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.




Job Reference: FOR04470