About VIRTUS

VIRTUS Data Centres is the UK’s fastest growing data centre provider which owns, designs, builds and operates the country’s most efficient and flexible data centres.

Our mission - consistently exceed the expectations of customers through innovative, high-quality solutions and services. We employ intelligent thinkers – people with positive attitudes, who add to the quality of our customer proposition and business.

We value individual endeavour and initiative, encourage teamwork and togetherness because collective experience and expertise is VIRTUS’ greatest strength.

Job Summary

The Project Team Administrator provides day-to-day administrative and coordination support to Project Teams across the lifecycle of VIRTUS projects, from planning through to delivery and handover. This is a junior role designed to support Project Managers and wider teams by helping keep projects organized, up to date, and running smoothly.

The role focuses on administration, reporting, coordination, and communication, ensuring project information is accurate, approvals are tracked, and documentation is maintained in line with agreed processes. The postholder will work closely with Project Managers, internal teams, and external partners while developing their knowledge of project delivery within a data centre environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Works will include the following:

·       Provide administrative and coordination support across multiple projects within the European build programme

·       Maintain project documentation, trackers, and information within the Project Management Information System (PMIS)

·       Support Project Managers with meeting coordination, reporting, and general project administration

·       Assist with raising purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and obtaining third-party quotes

·       Process consultant and contractor invoices and support approval workflows

·       Help ensure project deliverables and documentation are completed and submitted at key project stages

·       Liaise with internal teams, external consultants, and suppliers to support project progress

·       Support regular project updates and reporting to Project Managers and senior stakeholders

·       Carry out other reasonable tasks as requested by the line manager

Person Specification

Previous experience working within Data Centre’s and delivery of successful projects is desired but not essential.

·       Some experience in an administrative, project support, or coordination role (construction, engineering, or technical environments desirable but not essential)

·       Interest in project delivery and willingness to learn

·       Good organisational skills with attention to detail

·       Comfortable using MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); MS Project knowledge is a plus but not required

·       Clear written and verbal communication skills

·       Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

·       Professional, reliable, and able to work well within a team

In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.
 
VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
 
We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.

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