Office Manager Required
* Location: London - Lambeth
* Company: Large Construction Contractor
* Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
About the business
My client deliver high-quality civil engineering, groundworks, RC-frame services across the UK. Projects range from residential and commercial foundations to large-scale civil works, delivering complex, technically demanding and high-value work to time and on budget.
The Role – Office Manager
They are looking for an organised, proactive Office Manager to run and support the day-to-day operations of thier Head office.
This role is a critical hub: ensuring the office runs smoothly, supporting project teams, and keeping admin, HR, compliance, and supply-chain operations ticking over.
Key responsibilities include:
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Overseeing day-to-day office operations, supplies, facilities, vendor/supplier management, and maintenance.
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Managing internal administrative tasks: correspondence, filing systems, office supplies, equipment, stationery, logistics.
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Providing support to senior leadership with scheduling, meetings, communications and reporting.
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Handling initial HR/people-support tasks: welcoming new starters, onboarding paperwork, staff records, assisting with compliance and company policies.
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Being first point of contact for staff, subcontractors, suppliers and external partners, maintaining a friendly, professional “front-office” layer.
What We’re Looking For
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Previous experience as an Office Manager, Administrator, or similar role ideally within construction.
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to deal confidently with staff, suppliers, clients and subcontractors.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and general office software/systems.
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Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently, with a calm and professional manner.
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High attention to detail, discretion and reliability.
Why Join?
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Be part of an ambitious, growing construction business with a track record of delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK.
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Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment that prioritises safety, integrity, and doing the job right.
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Opportunity to develop and grow
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Stability and variety: the role touches across admin, operations, HR, finance support and internal logistics, ideal for someone who thrives on variety and responsibility