Business Administrator (Offshore Wind)

Business Administrator – Offshore Wind Operations

NES Fircroft are supporting a major offshore wind farm developer in the recruitment of a Business Administrator to join their operational team on a 10-month PAYE contract based in Lowestoft.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a leading offshore wind environment, supporting the day-to-day operations of a large-scale offshore wind farm. The role offers a varied workload across training compliance, financial administration, travel coordination, resource planning, facilities management and stakeholder engagement.

Hybrid working is available, with working hours between 30–37 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain training compliance for offshore technicians, ensuring certifications remain current and mandatory training is completed within required timescales
• Arrange training courses with approved training providers and manage associated logistics
• Monitor occupational medical certification requirements and coordinate renewal appointments
• Book and manage travel and accommodation for site personnel attending training or business-related activities
• Raise, manage and track purchase orders for operational activities, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and PO limits are maintained
• Maintain training records, update training matrices and ensure certification documentation is stored correctly within company systems
• Provide administrative support to site operations and management teams
• Assist with invoice preparation and submission for operational services, works completed and materials supplied
• Support workforce planning activities, including the administration of holiday requests and resource schedules
• Coordinate site facilities requirements, ensuring personnel welfare provisions are maintained
• Assist with the planning and organisation of safety events, workshops and site meetings
• Manage company vehicle administration, including servicing, maintenance and MOT scheduling
• Provide wider business support to logistics, procurement and back-office functions as required
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operational delivery

Additional Responsibilities Monthly

• Produce and submit monthly accrual reports to support financial reporting processes

Six-Monthly

• Prepare fuel VAT reclaim submissions and supporting documentation

Annually

• Ensure framework purchase orders are established and maintained for each financial year

Requirements Essential

• Previous experience in an administrative or business support role
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Teams
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment

Desirable

• Experience within the offshore wind, renewable energy, maritime or wider energy sector
• Knowledge of operational or maintenance environments
• Experience supporting site-based or field-based teams

Contract Details

• Location: Lowestoft
• Contract: 10-month PAYE contract
• Hours: 30–37 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Hybrid working available
• Sector: Offshore Wind / Renewables

If you are an experienced administrator looking to join a leading offshore wind operation and contribute to the delivery of critical renewable energy infrastructure, we would like to hear from you.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.