Office Manager

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: * Overseeing day-to-day office operations, supplies, facilities, vendor/supplier management, and maintenance. * Managing internal administrative tasks: correspondence, filing systems, office supplies, equipment, stationery, logistics. * Providing support to senior leadership with scheduling, meetings, communications and reporting. * Handling initial HR/people-support tasks: welcoming new starters, onboarding paperwork, staff records, assisting with compliance and company policies. * Being first point of contact for staff, subcontractors, suppliers and external partners, maintaining a friendly, professional “front-office” layer. What We’re Looking For * Previous experience as an Office Manager, Administrator, or similar role ideally within construction. * Excellent organisational and time-management skills. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to deal confidently with staff, suppliers, clients and subcontractors. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and general office software/systems. * Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently, with a calm and professional manner. * High attention to detail, discretion and reliability. Why Join? * Be part of an ambitious, growing construction business with a track record of delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK. * Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment that prioritises safety, integrity, and doing the job right. * Opportunity to develop and grow * Stability and variety: the role touches across admin, operations, HR, finance support and internal logistics, ideal for someone who thrives on variety and responsibility