Office Manager - Construction

Recruit Build Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional building contractor in Huddersfield is looking for an Office Manager to oversee operations and support project teams. The ideal candidate has experience in document control within the construction sector and excellent organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £42,000, a car allowance, and benefits, in a collaborative team environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career potential

Engaging projects across Yorkshire

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Office Manager, within a construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of document control processes.
• Experience managing subcontractor payments.
• Organized and methodical; able to balance multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator thriving in a team-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the office.
• Provide high-level administrative support to project teams.
• Manage document control ensuring accuracy and distribution.
• Maintain version control of project documentation.
• Manage subcontractor payments ensuring compliance.
• Partner with site teams and project managers for information flow.
• Drive improvements in internal systems and processes.

Skills

Document control

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Office Manager | Huddersfield | Office-Based | Up to £42,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
£300k–£10M Projects

We’re partnered with a privately owned regional main building contractor which were established in Huddersfield over 100 years ago, delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial projects across Yorkshire — from bespoke one-off builds to multi-million-pound developments.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business at the forefront of growth, led by forward-thinking, dynamic directors with a clear vision for the future. You’ll be part of a close-knit, professional team where collaboration, trust, and long-term relationships underpin everything they do. As Office Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes, enabling the business to continue to deliver exceptional projects across the region.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office, ensuring a seamless and professional environment
• Providing high-level administrative support to project teams and the wider business
• Taking ownership of document control — ensuring all drawings, specifications, reports, and correspondence are accurately managed and distributed
• Maintaining version control and precision across all project documentation
• Managing subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal processes
• Partnering closely with site teams, project managers, and consultants to keep information flowing efficiently
• Driving improvements to internal systems and processes to support growth

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as an Office Manager, within a construction sector
• Strong knowledge of document control processes with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrable experience of managing subcontractor payments
• Organised, methodical, and able to balance multiple priorities with ease
• A confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative, team-focused culture
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document control platforms

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary up to £42,000 (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance and comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive, close-knit team environment with a genuine sense of camaraderie
• The opportunity to work directly with dynamic directors shaping the future of the business
• Long-term career potential with a stable and ambitious contractor
• Varied and engaging projects across Yorkshire — with no two days the same
• Office-based role in Huddersfield

If you’re looking for more than just a job — and want to join a contractor where your contribution will be recognised, your ideas valued, and your future invested in — apply via the link or contact Recruit Build for more information.