Office Manager

Recruit Build; Denby Dale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction contractor in Huddersfield is seeking an Office Manager to oversee operations and support project teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in office management within the construction sector, strong document control skills, and the ability to manage subcontractor payments. This role offers a competitive salary up to £42,000, a car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive team environment

Long-term career potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Office Manager in the construction sector.
• Exceptional attention to detail in document control.
• Experience managing subcontractor payments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the office.
• Provide high-level administrative support to project teams.
• Manage document control for accuracy and distribution.

Skills

Document control processes

Office management in construction

Managing subcontractor payments

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Office Manager | Huddersfield | Office-Based | Up to £42,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits. We’re partnered with a privately owned regional main building contractor established in Huddersfield over 100 years ago, delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial projects across Yorkshire — from bespoke one-off builds to multi-million-pound developments.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business at the forefront of growth, led by forward-thinking, dynamic directors with a clear vision for the future. You’ll be part of a close-knit, professional team where collaboration, trust, and long-term relationships underpin everything they do. As Office Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes, enabling the business to continue to deliver exceptional projects across the region.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office, ensuring a seamless and professional environment
• Providing high-level administrative support to project teams and the wider business
• Taking ownership of document control — ensuring all drawings, specifications, reports, and correspondence are accurately managed and distributed
• Maintaining version control and precision across all project documentation
• Managing subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal processes
• Partnering closely with site teams, project managers, and consultants to keep information flowing efficiently
• Driving improvements to internal systems and processes to support growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Office Manager, within a construction sector
• Strong knowledge of document control processes with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrable experience of managing subcontractor payments
• Organised, methodical, and able to balance multiple priorities with ease
• A confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative, team-focused culture
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document control platforms

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary up to £42,000 (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance and comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive, close-knit team environment with a genuine sense of camaraderie
• The opportunity to work directly with dynamic directors shaping the future of the business
• Long-term career potential with a stable and ambitious contractor
• Varied and engaging projects across Yorkshire — with no two days the same
• Office-based role in Huddersfield

If you’re looking for more than just a job — and want to join a contractor where your contribution will be recognised, your ideas valued, and your future invested in — apply via the link or contact Recruit Build for more information