Office Manager

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday/annual leave extension

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Discounts & Vouchers

Training & development

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, is recruiting an Office Manager for the Stansted Airport project on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will manage the project office daily, coordinate activities, maintain records, arrange meetings and travel, and support onboarding while serving as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes organisation, professionalism, and a productive work environment on a high-profile airport project.

Qualifications

• GCSE Level standard or equivalent including English and Maths.
• Secretarial/admin experience working for Senior Managers/Directors.
• Excellent written English and ability to compile letters.
• Strong IT skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, email and internet.
• Ability to use initiative and strong time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the project office and admin operations.
• Coordinate office activities, manage documents and records.
• Oversee office facilities, arrange meetings and travel.
• Support onboarding processes and act as main contact for stakeholders.
• Maintain an organised, professional, and productive project office environment.

Education

GCSE Level or equivalent (English & Maths)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

E-Mail

Internet

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We are currently recruiting for an Office Manager to join our team at Stansted Airport on a 12 Months Fixed Term Contract.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project office, ensuring efficient administrative operations and providing support to the project team. The role will involve coordinating office activities, managing documentation and records, overseeing office facilities, arranging meetings and travel, supporting onboarding processes, and acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You will play a vital role in maintaining an organised, professional, and productive working environment on this high-profile airport project.

About you

• Educated to GCSE Level standard or equivalent including English and Maths
• Previous secretarial and administrative experience working for Senior Managers / Directors.
• Excellent communication skills including written English and ability to compile own letters.
• Excellent IT skills including; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, E-Mail and Internet
• Ability to use initiative.
• Time Management skills.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.