Receptionist

Willmott Dixon; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company based in Weybridge is seeking an experienced Receptionist. The role involves welcoming visitors, managing calls, and supporting office operations. The ideal candidate should be a confident communicator with strong customer service skills, able to work effectively in a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. This position is office-based with potential flexibility to work from home on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a reception or administrative support environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional and efficient welcome to visitors and callers.
• Answer and direct incoming calls and manage meeting room bookings.
• Maintain office equipment and supplies, and respond to customer queries.

Skills

Confident communicator

Customer service focus

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Time management

Positive approach

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Receptionist

We are seeking a well-rounded and experienced Receptionist to join our Construction South division, based at our Weybridge office. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator who builds positive relationships with ease and takes pride in delivering a welcoming and well-organised front-of-house service. You will bring a proactive, "can-do" approach, a willingness to learn and develop, and the ability to plan-ahead to support smooth day-to-day operations. As a valued member of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the business, helping to maintain a professional, efficient, and supportive working environment.

Please note that this position is office-based Monday to Thursday each week, with the option to occasionally work from home on a Friday

Key Responsibilities/Deliverables:

• Provide a professional, friendly, and efficient welcome to visitors and callers.
• Answer and direct incoming calls promptly, taking accurate messages when needed.
• Manage meeting room bookings, ensuring requirements (catering, AV, room setup) are fully understood and met.
• Respond to internal and external customer queries professionally, escalating where needed.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including maintaining postage credit levels.
• Keep office equipment maintained, and supplies stocked.
• Support general office management duties as required.

Essential Skills:

• Confident communicator with strong customer service focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Positive, professional, and proactive approach to customer and colleague interaction.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in a reception or administrative support environment.
• Experience using SharePoint or similar document platforms.

About Us:

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025.

Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.