Office Manager (Construction)

CNX Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Career progression opportunities

Supportive, collaborative environment

Job summary

CNX Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager to support our growing construction contractor client based in Barnet. You will own office operations with a strong focus on document control and robust administrative systems across construction projects.

Ideal candidates will have proven office management experience in construction, excellent organisation, and the ability to liaise across all levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Office Manager or Senior Administrator role within the construction industry.
• Strong experience implementing admin systems and document control processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain efficient administrative systems and procedures.
• Develop and manage document control processes for construction projects.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant.
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee general office management, including supplies, facilities, and support staff.
• Manage filing systems (both digital and physical) to ensure easy access and audit readiness.
• Support health & safety documentation and compliance processes.
• Assist with reporting, project tracking, and internal communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow and operational efficiency.

Skills

Office administration

Document control

Construction industry experience

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Document management systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

CNX Recruitment is proud to be working with a growing construction contractor, to recruit an experienced and highly organised Office Manager to support their thriving construction business based in Barnet.

This is a key position within the company, ideal for someone who thrives on structure, efficiency, and implementing robust administrative systems. You will take ownership of office operations, with a strong focus on document control and process improvement across construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain efficient administrative systems and procedures
• Develop and manage document control processes for construction projects
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams, and external stakeholders
• Oversee general office management, including supplies, facilities, and support staff
• Manage filing systems (both digital and physical) to ensure easy access and audit readiness
• Support health & safety documentation and compliance processes
• Assist with reporting, project tracking, and internal communications
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow and operational efficiency

About You

• Proven experience in an Office Manager or Senior Administrator role within the construction industry
• Strong experience implementing admin systems and document control processes
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems
• Ability to work independently and take initiativeKnowledge of construction processes, terminology, and compliance requirements is essential

What s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape and improve internal systems within a growing construction business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Long-term career progression opportunities