Office manager

Build Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency in London seeks a Construction Office Manager to oversee office operations and support project management. Candidates should have experience in construction admin and excellent organizational skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £35,000 – £40,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction admin or working within the construction industry.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Professional at all times and good work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the office.
• Monitor welfare and health & safety within the office.
• Assist the QS and project managers with admin tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proficient with spreadsheets and MS Office programs

Adaptable to new technology

Education

NVQ or degree in office/admin or business-based roles

Tools

Excel

Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

Overview

Construction office manager – Exeter

Construction Contractor – Commercial, refurb, fit out industry

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience. This is a permanent, full-time office-based role (40 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Open and close the office
• Monitor welfare and health & safety within the office environment
• Assist the QS, project managers and directors with admin
• Set up meetings and help organise day-to-day schedules
• Support in generating purchase orders and other project-related admin, accounts, tenders, bids, etc.
• Assist with staff and client queries
• Support payroll and HR duties
• Manage office supplies
• Maintain company insurances, compliance, accreditations, subscriptions; safely store contracts and documentation
• Use spreadsheets and MS Office programs

Requirements

• Experience in construction admin or working within the construction industry
• Excellent organizational skills
• NVQ or a degree in office/admin or business-based roles are not essential but beneficial
• Proficient with Excel, Outlook, MS Teams and MS Office programs
• Competent with contractor management platforms, HR portals, and adaptable to new technology
• Professional at all times; good work ethic
• Driving licence is not essential but beneficial
• Good timekeeping; ability to take on responsibility within a team

Please apply or contact Ben Peel at Build Recruitment - South West for further details.

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