Office Manager – Construction SectorLocation: Earls Barton, Northamptonshire
Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, hours/week (8:30–16:30 or 9:00–17:00, Monday to Friday)
Work Type: Office-based
Your newpany
This client is a busy and growing constructionpany with active projects across the UK. Their team is dynamic, fast-paced, andmitted to delivering high-quality work. This client is now looking for a proactive and highly organised Office Manager to oversee the smooth running of our office and provide essential support across the business.
Your new role
As Office Manager, you’ll be the central hub of their operations—ensuring the office runs efficiently, supporting project teams, and managing administrative systems. You’ll also oversee our fleet of vehicles and plant machinery, liaise with suppliers and subcontractors, and be the first point of contact for office-based queries.
1. Manage general office administration: filing, supplies, equipment
2. Support the team with administrative tasks
3. Handle iing calls, emails, and correspondence
4. Assist site managers and quantity surveyors with orders and documentation
5. Coordinate subcontractor paperwork and project files
6. Liaise with suppliers/clients/site teams and maintain employee/subcontractor records
7. Organise maintenance for 30+ vehicles and 50+ plant items whilst maintaining databases and records (Dropbox, hard files, whiteboards)
8. Support HR tasks: CV management, job ads, training bookings
9. Manage fuel orders and supplier invoices
10. Managing office stock (tea, coffee, cleaning supplies)
11. Processing deliveries and maintaining timesheets
12. Booking vehicle services, MOTs, and repairs
What you'll need to succeed
13. Previous experience as an Office Manager or in a similar administrative role
14. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
15. Confidentmunicator with excellent written and verbal skills
16. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
17. High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
18. Experience in the construction industry is a strong advantage.
What you'll get in return
19. Permanent, full-time role
20. 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year to 25 + BH)
21. BUPA healthcare (after 6 months)
22. Free on-site parking
23. Friendly, collaborative office environment