Office Administrator

Humres - Construction Recruitment Specialists; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company in Manchester is seeking a proactive Office Administrator to facilitate day-to-day operations. The role involves managing schedules, documentation, and client communications in a busy engineering environment. Ideal candidates will have administrative experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. A competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum is offered in a supportive workspace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or customer-facing role, ideally within the construction industry.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for clients and service providers.
• Coordinate engineers' schedules and site visits.
• Prepare and maintain quotes, contracts, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

Overview

Summary

Our client, a specialist in mechanical engineering services including HVAC, plumbing, and facilities mangement, is seeking a proactive Office Administrator to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and support their busy engineering team.

About the Client

Our client delivers comprehensive design, installation, and maintenance services across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. With a strong reputation in HVAC, plumbing, and facilities management, they are known for their reliability and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for clients and service providers, handling calls, emails, and inquiries.
• Coordinate engineers’ schedules, site visits, and internal meetings.
• Prepare and maintain quotes, contracts, certificates, and compliance documentation.
• Manage office supplies, vendor relationships, and clerical tasks (filing, data entry, mail handling).
• Support finance and leadership teams with invoicing, timesheets, and reporting needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or customer-facing role, ideally within the construction industry.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum.
• Full-time, office-based role in Manchester.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career development opportunities within a growing services provider.

If you’re an organised and detail-oriented administrator looking for a busy, rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.