Senior Office Manager & Project Administration Lead

Kier Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in the North West of England is seeking an Office Manager / Senior Administrator to coordinate our project administration team and ensure smooth operations across our project offices. You will manage cost capture, payroll, and cost reporting, while overseeing facilities and reception duties.

This role offers ownership of day-to-day running of the office and opportunities to impact the team's success.

Qualifications

• Computer literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Experience with Oracle and CPA systems preferred.
• Familiar with time and attendance and access control systems.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Thorough, detail-oriented and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Managing cost capture and control processes, including invoice verification and processing.
• Recording and processing payroll information, time and attendance records, and managing labour allocation.
• Producing weekly cost reports covering labour, plant and materials, and monthly cost monitoring.
• Coordinating reception duties, meeting room management and office facilities.
• Leading the administration team to ensure smooth project office operations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Tools

Oracle

CPA software

Time & Attendance systems

Job description

Kier Group in the North West of England is seeking an Office Manager / Senior Administrator to coordinate our project administration team and ensure smooth operations across our project offices. You will manage cost capture, payroll, and cost reporting, while overseeing facilities and reception duties.

This role offers ownership of day-to-day running of the office and opportunities to impact the team's success.