office manager - construction - Warrington

Henley Chase; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction business in Warrington is seeking an experienced Office Manager to ensure the smooth operation of office activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the construction industry along with fundamental finance or bookkeeping skills. Responsibilities include managing office administration, supporting project teams, overseeing documentation, and coordinating communication between office and site staff. The role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Office Manager or Senior Administrator.
• Experience within the construction industry is essential.
• Understanding of finance or bookkeeping processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all office administration and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support project and site teams with documentation and compliance.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor documentation.
• Assist with invoicing and purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate financial and operational records.
• Manage HR-related admin tasks.
• Coordinate communication between office and site staff.
• Support Directors with administrative tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Basic finance knowledge

Construction industry experience

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Office Manager to join our growing construction business. This is a key role ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our office operations, supporting both site and management teams, and helping maintain efficiency across all departments.

The ideal candidate will have experience within the construction industry and a solid understanding of basic finance or bookkeeping processes. You’ll be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all office administration and ensure smooth daily operations


• Support project and site teams with documentation, compliance, and scheduling


• Oversee supplier and subcontractor documentation and record-keeping


• Assist with invoicing, purchase orders, and liaising with accounts


• Maintain accurate financial and operational records


• Manage HR-related admin (holidays, timesheets, onboarding, etc.)


• Coordinate meetings, reports, and communication between office and site staff


• Support Directors with general administrative and organisational tasks

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Office Manager or Senior Administrator


• Construction industry experience is essential


• Basic finance or bookkeeping skills (Xero, ...