Office manager

Build Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized construction contractor in Exeter is seeking a Construction Office Manager. This full-time role includes office administration and oversight of health and safety. The ideal candidate has experience in construction admin and excellent organizational skills. There is significant potential for career progression up to a director level as the business grows rapidly. Please apply to find out more.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Support and guidance throughout the hiring process

Qualifications

• Experience in construction admin or industry required.
• Able to work with Excel spreadsheets, Outlook, MS Teams.
• Adaptable to new technology and online applications.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the office.
• Manage health & safety within the office.
• Assist with payroll and HR duties.
• Help the team with project-related admin tasks.

Skills

Construction admin experience

Excellent organizational skills

Proficient with Excel

Professional demeanor

Good work ethic

Education

NVQ's or degree in office/admin or business roles

Tools

MS Office programs

Contractor management platforms

HR portals

Job description

Overview

Construction office manager – Exeter

Construction Contractor – Commercial, refurb, fit out industry

GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 Depending on experience.

A great opportunity to start a permanent construction office manager job in Exeter. You will be working for a busy specialist construction contractor that are within an umbrella of 4 other companies. The office you will manage is shared between 2 of the companies. The role will also be part office admin focused.

This permanent position will be full time (40 hours).

There is huge scope for progression right the way up to director as the business is growing rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the office
• Keep an eye on welfare and health & safety within the office environment.
• Assist the QS, project managers and directors with any admin.
• Support in setting up meetings and helping to organise day to day schedules.
• Help the team with generation of purchase orders or other project related admin, accounts, tenders, bids etc.
• Help with staff and client queries.
• Assist with payroll and HR duties.
• Take care of office supplies.
• Manage/upkeep company insurances, compliance, accreditations, subscription, and safely store company contracts & documentation.
• Use of spreadsheets and MS Office programs.

Requirements

• Must have experience in construction admin or working within the construction industry.
• Must have excellent organisational skills.
• NVQ's or a degree in office/admin or business based roles are not essential but would be beneficial.
• Must be able to work with Excel spreadsheets, Outlook, MS Teams and MS Office programs.
• Must be competent in working with contractor management platforms, HR portals, and be able to adapt to new technology and online applications.
• Professional at all times.
• Good work ethic.
• Driving licence is not essential but will be beneficial.
• Good timekeeping.
• An ability to take on responsibility within a team.

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

We’ll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We’ll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process.

From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We’ll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking.