Project Support Administrator (Site Based, Rugeley/Staythorpe)

Location:

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom     

Job ID:

R0140518

Date Posted:

2026-09-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is recruiting a site administrator to cover our Rugeley site and potentially occasional support to other sites.

This is a two-year fixed term contract.

You will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of a construction site by managing administrative tasks, maintaining accurate records, and facilitating communication between site staff, and contractors to ensure our sites are managed to the highest health and safety, security, government policy as well as the site efficiency and compliance are met throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized person who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys varied, impactful work.

Location: Site based role, Rugeley

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

How you'll make an impact

• Liaise with site teams, contractors, quality, and commissioning.

• Recording project progress, performance metric, budgets and expenditures

• Monitor progress, escalate issues, and support timely close-out.

• Maintain accurate trackers, reports, and documentation related to training, onboarding and health

• Record hazard observations / sight observational tours & environmental records.

• Maintain the site waste management plan data.

• Record site hours and attendance.

• Maintain Quality Assurance documentation.

• Record delivery notes and upload material NCR’s.

• Collate drawing issue file and transmittal register.

Your background:

• Eligibility for United Kingdom DBS clearance required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic office equipment

• Valid driving license, have access to vehicle & ability to travel regularly

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.