Office Manager

THG Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large construction contractor is seeking an organised Office Manager to support day-to-day operations at their headquarters in London. The role includes managing office operations, administrative tasks, and providing support to senior leadership. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills, experience in a similar role, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and growing business committed to delivering complex projects across the UK. A competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 is offered, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Office Manager or similar role ideally within construction.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day office operations and vendor management.
• Managing internal administrative tasks such as correspondence and filing.
• Providing support to senior leadership with scheduling and communications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Time-management skills

Job description

Office Manager Required

• Location : London - Lambeth
• Company : Large Construction Contractor
• Salary : £30,000 - £40,000

About the business

My client deliver high-quality civil engineering, groundworks, RC-frame services across the UK. Projects range from residential and commercial foundations to large-scale civil works, delivering complex, technically demanding and high-value work to time and on budget.

The Role – Office Manager

They are looking for an organised, proactive Office Manager to run and support the day-to-day operations of thier Head office.

This role is a critical hub : ensuring the office runs smoothly, supporting project teams, and keeping admin, HR, compliance, and supply-chain operations ticking over.

Key responsibilities include :

• Overseeing day-to-day office operations, supplies, facilities, vendor / supplier management, and maintenance.
• Managing internal administrative tasks : correspondence, filing systems, office supplies, equipment, stationery, logistics.
• Providing support to senior leadership with scheduling, meetings, communications and reporting.
• Handling initial HR / people-support tasks : welcoming new starters, onboarding paperwork, staff records, assisting with compliance and company policies.
• Being first point of contact for staff, subcontractors, suppliers and external partners, maintaining a friendly, professional “front-office” layer.

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience as an Office Manager, Administrator, or similar role ideally within construction. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to deal confidently with staff, suppliers, clients and subcontractors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and general office software / systems. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently, with a calm and professional manner. High attention to detail, discretion and reliability.

Why Join?

Be part of an ambitious, growing construction business with a track record of delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK.

Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment that prioritises safety, integrity, and doing the job right.

Opportunity to develop and grow

Stability and variety : the role touches across admin, operations, HR, finance support and internal logistics, ideal for someone who thrives on variety and responsibility