RPS are seeking an Office Administrator for our Water Consulting team based in Scotland. We are looking for someone to support this busy and vibrant team who will be responsible for ensuring all day-to-day tasks run smoothly. About The Team RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development, to our Water Industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication, and teamwork to help us meet our clients’ needs. Our Water Consultancy business has a range of prestigious AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond, where you’ll be securing your career for the next 20 years, leaving a lasting legacy About You As a valued member of our Water Consultancy Team, your role as an Office Administrator is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our office and providing top-notch support to both our clients and team. Working closely with our Office Manager, you'll follow established procedures and processes to help deliver a seamless and efficient service that keeps everything running smoothly. Based in our Kirkintilloch/Stepps office, you'll occasionally have the opportunity to visit our Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Grangemouth offices to support the team during annual leave. Your Responsibilities Assist in the office move from Kirkintilloch to Stepps Lead, manage and undertake administration duties relating to: Safe day-to-day operation and management of the office including reception, visitor management and mailroom activities Purchasing and supplier invoicing Ordering and managing stationery and staff PPE requirements Arranging staff travel and accommodation bookings Ensuring compliance with RPS Integrated Management System processes and procedures including Fire Safety Management. Assist in fleet management Assist booking staff training. Management of monthly client invoicing process Project-related administration duties in support of project delivery teams. Working closely with HSEQ Team and project teams in Scotland to ensure business processes are adhered to and run efficiently Skills, Knowledge, And Experience You will be an enthusiastic and outgoing individual who enjoys delivering an efficient and quality service through collaboration Previous office based administrative experience is required Experience with Invoicing (supplier invoicing and client invoicing) Clear and fluent communication skills, both written and oral Ability to provide line management, leadership, coaching and motivation to team members Ability to use their own initiative to problem solve Excellent IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Able to always operate in a confidential manner Possession of a full UK driving licence is essential What’s in it for you? A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their well-being. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you are part of the solution. Why RPS? We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you. About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career. Come and join our team and truly make a difference in the future of water What happens next? If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview.If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered.Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online. Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future. Our Approach To Diversity And Inclusion Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’ Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.