Construction Office Manager - Senior Admin & Operations

Mercury; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury in Oxford seeks an experienced Office Manager to oversee comprehensive administrative operations on site. You will support senior leadership, manage travel, co-ordinate payroll-related activities and maintain office systems for efficient delivery of projects.

The role requires 5+ years in a busy office, strong MS Office and SAP skills, and a confident, proactive approach to confidential information and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of administrative support experience in a busy office.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint.
• Experience working in a busy construction environment is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Demonstrated organizational and multitasking skills with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff travel and accommodation needs.
• Attend meetings, document minutes, and distribute them.
• Ensure staff have a proper working environment.
• Coordinate, manage and order office supplies.
• Headoffice holiday rotas for senior staff on site.
• Support Administration, Payroll and Time Management teams.
• Assist business unit management on sensitive tasks.
• Maintain data in spreadsheets; generate reports and paperwork.
• Manage office systems, procedures and facilities for smooth operation.
• Collaborate with HR to update office policies.

Skills

Administrative support

Time management

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Initiative

Education

Business qualification Level 5+

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercury in Oxford seeks an experienced Office Manager to oversee comprehensive administrative operations on site. You will support senior leadership, manage travel, co-ordinate payroll-related activities and maintain office systems for efficient delivery of projects.

The role requires 5+ years in a busy office, strong MS Office and SAP skills, and a confident, proactive approach to confidential information and deadlines.