Senior Administrator

Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water. 

Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities.

Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit (url removed) or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X:

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A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Administrator:

Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
Uphold confidentiality principles in handling and reviewing sensitive materials
Provide a high quality level of service service in telephone and face to face communication
Maintain accurate paper and computer-based records
Provide routine and ad hoc management information to inform decision making by the senior team
Produce correspondence, documents and presentations to specification using a variety of media
Maintain diaries and take appointments for team members, including virtual and in-person meetings for the senior team both internally and externally.
Maintain diaries for the booking of work location resources, for example, meeting rooms and projectors etc.
Manage the ordering and maintaining of project stationary and equipment supplies
Work in accordance with established processes and provide feedback on their effectiveness.
Ensure the inspection of office equipment and services is carried out at intervals in accordance with legislative/ manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements.
Compile weekly and monthly project data into structured reports and dashboards.
Act as the administrative focal point for the senior leadership team, supporting diaries, meeting logistics, and high-level communication flow across departments.
Support the coordination of onboarding for new project staff and contractors, including desk setup, system access, accommodation, welcome packs, and induction sessions.
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Successful experience of working in a general administration support role and/or in a customer services environment.
Demonstrable knowledge of operating office equipment and IT, e.g. telephone, computer with standard software, fax, copier, printers etc., to access, input and verify information.
Literate and Numerate with proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office applications.
Experience within the construction industry is desirable, but not essential