Office & Operations Manager – Commercial Workspace Design & Build

Bigblue Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from Surrey

Permanent role

Immediate start

Job summary

Bigblue is seeking an organised Office & Operations Manager for the Surrey design & build team. The role is hybrid, supporting directors, project teams and stakeholders while keeping operations and compliance on track.

You will handle admin, facilities, bookkeeping in Xero, audits, marketing coordination, meeting management and cost control. The position offers a competitive salary up to £40,000 and a chance to shape core processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management or operational support in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, especially with financial admin.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Delivering admin and front-of-house support, managing office facilities, welfare tasks and internal changes
• Supporting multiple construction projects, including post-project snagging, building control compliance and contractor and supplier orders
• Handling day-to-day bookkeeping in Xero, including invoices, reconciliations, expenses and financial reporting support
• Maintaining company accreditations and the ISO integrated management system, coordinating audits and driving process improvements
• Coordinating marketing, including website updates, case studies for completed projects and social media scheduling
• Managing meeting arrangements, pitch material preparation and correspondence for project teams
• Monitoring office spend and overheads and spotting cost savings
• Working with internal teams and suppliers to keep the working environment compliant and professional

Skills

Office management

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Xero

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Office & Operations Manager – Commercial Workspace Design & Build

Surrey | Hybrid

Up to £40,000

I’m working with a highly reputable, forward-thinking Design & Build specialist in the commercial workspace sector, delivering projects for everyone from owner-occupiers to FTSE 250 companies.

They’re growing fast and need an organised, proactive Office & Operations Manager to keep a busy office running smoothly. It’s a varied, hands‑on role at the heart of the business, supporting the directors, project teams and external stakeholders while keeping operations and compliance spot on.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering admin and front‑of‑house support, managing office facilities, welfare tasks and internal changes
• Supporting multiple construction projects, including post-project snagging, building control compliance and contractor and supplier orders
• Handling day‑to‑day bookkeeping in Xero, including invoices, reconciliations, expenses and financial reporting support
• Maintaining company accreditations and the ISO integrated management system, coordinating audits and driving process improvements
• Coordinating marketing, including website updates, case studies for completed projects and social media scheduling
• Managing meeting arrangements, pitch material preparation and correspondence for project teams
• Monitoring office spend and overheads and spotting cost savings
• Working with internal teams and suppliers to keep the working environment compliant and professional

What’s on offer:

• Up to £40,000, permanent, immediate start
• Hybrid working from Surrey
• A pivotal role at the centre of an established, dynamic business
• Exposure to a wide mix of clients and projects

Requirements:

• Strong background in office management, business administration or operational support in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, particularly on financial admin
• Able to manage multiple competing priorities independently
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Xero
• A proactive, positive, can‑do attitude