Office Manager - Construction

Solum Assets Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Solum Assets Ltd seeks an Office Manager to run the Solihull office, supporting Senior Managers and ensuring smooth daily operations. The role focuses on organizing workflows, coordinating facilities, and maintaining efficient admin processes.

You will lead a small team, manage calendars, handle HR records, and liaise with external providers. A strong, proactive communicator with experience in a construction environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Office Manager or senior administration.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in construction business advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the office to ensure efficiency and professionalism.
• Manage office facilities, supplies, equipment, and external service providers.
• Support senior management with operational and administrative duties.
• Supervise administrative and support staff.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and inductions where required.
• Maintain HR records including holidays, absence monitoring, and staff documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GDPR, and health & safety requirements.
• Manage office budgets, invoices, supplier relationships, and general expenditure.
• Coordinate meetings, diaries, and internal communications.
• Maintain office procedures and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Support with reporting and general business administration tasks.
• Ensure excellent customer service standards are maintained throughout the office.

Skills

Office management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Leadership

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Construction experience

Tools

Office management software

Job description

Office Manager - Solihull based construction company

Working with a supportive team

35,000 - 55,000

Busy office that could be improved

A solihull based construction company has the requirement for an office manager to add vlaue ot the exisitng team and help manage the day to day activites of the running of office for Senior Managers.

This is a key role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office, supporting senior management, and ensuring the business runs efficiently and effectively.
The successful candidate will have previous office management experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the office to ensure efficiency and professionalism
• Manage office facilities, supplies, equipment, and external service providers
• Support senior management with operational and administrative duties
• Supervise administrative and support staff
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and inductions where required
• Maintain HR records including holidays, absence monitoring, and staff documentation
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GDPR, and health & safety requirements
• Manage office budgets, invoices, supplier relationships, and general expenditure
• Coordinate meetings, diaries, and internal communications
• Maintain office procedures and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
• Support with reporting and general business administration tasks
• Ensure excellent customer service standards are maintained throughout the office

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within an Office Manager or Senior Administration role
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages and office management systems
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
• Experience within a construction buisness and environment would be advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Professional and approachable manner
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Reliable and adaptable
• Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to 55,000 (DOE)
• Pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive working environmeny