Office Manager (Construction)

Wellington Professional Recruitment; Dromore; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Office Manager to join their dynamic team in the construction sector. This role is crucial for coordinating office administration, supporting financial functions, and fostering a collaborative environment among project teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong administrative skills, a background in business administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a reputable company known for its expertise in metalwork fabrication and its commitment to quality and innovation in construction projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an office manager or senior administrative assistant.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations and support financial management.
• Organize meetings, appointments, and maintain office budgets.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking Abilities

Education

Qualification in Business Administration

Management Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A well-established, specialist Metalwork Fabrication Company is recruiting an Office Manager to join their team of construction professionals delivering complex Steel Fabrication services to some of the biggest construction companies in the UK.

Seeking candidates with a strong admin and sage background and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to support office and project functions within the construction sector, working in close collaboration with commercial and delivery teams.

Based in County Down, our Client is renowned for their expertise in both design and fabrication of metalwork and pipe welding. They have secured a reputable reputation with repeat contracts from a vast array of UK Tier 1 Contractors on projects such as London Cross Rail, Water/Wastewater Treatment Projects, Marine, Education, Residential, and Healthcare. They specialise in a wide array of architectural, access, and miscellaneous metalwork packages, such as feature staircases, handrailing and balustrading, access walkways, platforms, balcony balustrading, and structural steel.

Due to ongoing success, they are looking to strengthen their Office Management Team with the appointment of an Office Manager, who will join an already successful team, coordinate, and lead the office administration of a thriving construction-based company.

General duties include:

1. General office management on a day-to-day basis
2. Support function to the financial manager, collating expenses, keeping petty cash, and maintaining office budgets
3. Collating payroll weekly, recording staff holidays and expenses
4. Organising meetings, appointments, and UK travel
5. Assisting in recruitment, issuing staff contracts, collecting staff information, and induction in line with ISO9001
6. Booking training and maintaining employee H&S training records
7. Monitoring incoming calls and managing Director diaries
8. Maintaining ISO standards and implementing quality improvement initiatives
9. Fostering a team ethos within the office administration staff, design teams, cost management teams, and Project Managers

To be considered, you will have:

• A qualification in Business Administration, Management, or related field (preferred)
• Proven experience as an office manager, senior administrative assistant, or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

If you are interested in this Office Manager role and wish to apply, please submit your application via the button shown. We will contact you upon receipt to discuss your suitability and role specifics in more detail. All correspondence will be handled confidentially.

For more details, please contact Anne or Michael at Wellington Professional Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd, an Employment Agency acting on behalf of our client.