Receptionist

Fawkes and Reece; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment company is looking for a Receptionist in the City of London. This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £35K-£45K per year. Responsibilities include managing visitor sign-ins, handling phone calls, assisting construction teams, and keeping the reception area tidy. Ideal candidates will have previous reception experience in construction and strong communication skills. The position requires proficiency in MS Office and the ability to multitask in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or administration experience within construction.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, professional telephone manner, strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer use.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage sign-in/passes.
• Answer/direct phone calls and manage emails.
• Assist construction teams and manage supplier queries.

Skills

Reception experience

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Organizational skills

Job description

Location: City of London
Salary: £35K- £45K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: Recep_1765452424
Posted: December 11, 2025

• Greet visitors, manage sign-in/passes, handle security protocols.
• Answer/direct phone calls, manage emails, handle incoming/outgoing post and deliveries.
• Assist construction teams, manage supplier queries, order supplies, and handle invoices/petty cash.
• Keep reception area tidy, ensuring it's well-stocked and presentable.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Previous reception or administration experience, within construction.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, professional telephone manner, strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer use.
• Highly organized, multitasking ability, proactive, flexible, good under pressure.

If you're interested & have the right experience, then please reach to Paige Camies at the Fawkes & Reece office, to find out more!