Construction Office Manager: Lead Operations & Compliance

Envisage Recruitment Limited; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Envisage Recruitment Limited is seeking an Office Manager in Dunstable to oversee the head office and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You will connect head office with construction sites, senior management and external contacts, driving clear communication and timely actions.

The role involves administration, compliance, HR and procurement support, with opportunities to improve systems and processes. A hands-on leader who can own ongoing improvements will thrive.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in office management, administration, operations administration or a similar role.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and meet important deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of the head office, including facilities, suppliers, equipment, correspondence and administrative systems.
• Providing direct support to the COO, including preparing reports, spreadsheets and presentations, maintaining action trackers, organising management meetings and following up on key operational tasks.
• Coordinating documentation and information between head office and construction sites, ensuring project, employee, supplier and subcontractor records remain accurate and up to date.
• Managing health and safety administration, including fire safety, first aid arrangements, workplace inspections, staff inductions, equipment servicing schedules and relevant compliance documentation.
• Maintaining strong document control and assisting with company policies, ISO requirements, audits, pre-qualification procedures and wider operational compliance.
• Supporting other business functions including HR, finance and procurement, with responsibilities such as employee onboarding, training records, purchase orders, invoices, expenses and supplier documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative abilities

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Envisage Recruitment Limited is seeking an Office Manager in Dunstable to oversee the head office and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You will connect head office with construction sites, senior management and external contacts, driving clear communication and timely actions.

The role involves administration, compliance, HR and procurement support, with opportunities to improve systems and processes. A hands-on leader who can own ongoing improvements will thrive.