Senior Office Manager & Project Administration Lead

Kier Group; Samlesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in the North West of England is seeking an Office Manager / Senior Administrator to coordinate the project administration team, manage facilities and support services, and implement efficient administrative procedures across our project offices.

The role covers cost capture and control, payroll processing, time and attendance, weekly cost reports, and receptionist duties, with an opportunity to lead the administration team and shape day-to-day office operations.

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Practical understanding of finance systems (Oracle and CPA experience preferred).
• Familiarity with time and attendance and access control systems.

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

MS Office

Finance systems knowledge

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Kier Group in the North West of England is seeking an Office Manager / Senior Administrator to coordinate the project administration team, manage facilities and support services, and implement efficient administrative procedures across our project offices.

The role covers cost capture and control, payroll processing, time and attendance, weekly cost reports, and receptionist duties, with an opportunity to lead the administration team and shape day-to-day office operations.