Construction Administrator

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. 

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and strong communicator to join our Construction team. The Construction Administrator will assist the Construction Department across a diverse range of tasks on a daily basis to support our ambitious expansion plans.

What you'll do

• Supporting the Construction Project Managers with the management of contractors, consultants, and suppliers
• Assisting the Store Development team with the production and refinement of our internal QA procedures
• Assisting the Store Development team with the project development approval process
• Preparation of presentations through PowerPoint and assisting in the production of statistical reports as required
• Taking ownership and managing the Purchase Orders process while consolidating any issues / actions to be addressed or approved by the Construction Team
• Management of Construction team documents, templates and other team administration tasks ensuring that key information is always accessible and accurate
• Ability to navigate and be the key user of our cloud-based systems that support the Construction Department
• Liaising closely with our Accounts team to ensure the efficient process of payment to suppliers and contractors
• Assisting with the review, maintenance and filing of supplier frameworks

What you'll need

• Third Level Degree in a Construction / Property related field is desirable
• A keen knowledge of the construction industry with an interest in pursuing a career in this field
• Highly motivated individual with strong IT and Administrative skills.
• Ability to work well and collaborate within a team
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work in fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What you'll receive

Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €35,500 rising to €48,000 over 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension after one year of service
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and ongoing development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion, or membership of the traveller community.