Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be. Eric Wright Water aims to be the leader in our field, delivering excellence in engineering and construction within the water industry. We are committed to building long term working relationships with both our clients and suppliers and do this in the spirit of the ‘Eric Wright’ ethos of working in an honest, non-adversarial and collaborative manner. Our approach to project delivery is fully aligned to that of our clients in terms of Health and Safety and Environmental management; ‘If I cannot do it safely, I will not do it’. Our clients benefit from our ability to provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ whereby we offer a comprehensive range of service covering project asset design, construction, installation, commissioning and handover, through to ongoing maintenance and management. We operate framework contracts with a number of the key UK water companies. Our delivery model provides customer service and value to our clients.
The Role
We are seeking a organised and detail oriented Design Administrator to join our team based in Bamber Bridge, Preston. You will be responsible for the general administrative and document control duties, ensuring accurate data management and smooth operational processes. Assisting in the preparation, coordination, and delivery of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals in line with project and client requirements. This position will involve close collaboration and supporting our in house design team. Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in administration and have worked in a busy and thriving environment.
What you'll do
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Provide administrative and coordination support to the Design Team
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Act as an Information Manager, attending relevant meetings and sharing updates with the team
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Support access requests and assist with the ProjectWise document management system
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Compile, review and format O&M manuals, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete and submitted on time
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Liaise with project managers, engineers and subcontractors to gather drawings, datasheets, certificates, warranties and other required documentation
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Maintain document control, version control and project records in line with company and client requirements
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Maintain trackers, logs and reports, supporting data analysis where required
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Contribute to improving team processes, systems and ways of working
What You’ll Bring
Essential
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A proactive individual who uses their initiative to identify and resolve issues independantly
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
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Good communication and coordination skills
Desirable
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Experience in document control, technical documentation
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Experience working within construction, engineering sectors
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Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., ProjectWise and SharePoint)
Our Values
At the heart of everything we do are four core values:
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Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
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Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
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Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
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Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.
How You’ll Work
We’re looking for someone who lives our behaviours:
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Be authentic – Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trust
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Be accountable – Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacks
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Belong – Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purpose
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Be the best you can – Give your all, ask for support, and grow with us
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Be motivated – Strive for excellence and take charge of your development
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Be safe – Look after yourself and others—safe people, safe place
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Be inclusive – Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equality
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Be empathetic – Listen deeply and value every voice
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Be open – Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s right
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Be collaborative – Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from others
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Be inspiring – Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamwork
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Be bold – Speak up, be curious, and help shape the future
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a business that exists to make a difference
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Thrive in a healthy, empowering environment
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Work with passionate, dedicated colleagues who live our values
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Enjoy real opportunities to grow and shape your future
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Good salary and benefits offer
Our offer
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Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
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Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
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Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
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Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
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BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
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Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
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Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness
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EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
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Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
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Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
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Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
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Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use
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Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
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A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
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A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance
Our Ethos:
Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.
We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.
Equal opportunity statement:
At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
Safeguarding if required
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.
