Office Manager – Construction Office

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the day‑to‑day operations of our high‑spec construction office in Maldon. The role is full‑time, Monday‑Friday, and will be pivotal in ensuring smooth communication between project teams and office departments.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between office departments and construction project teams.
• Coordinate project‑related orders, workflows and ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee and support the administrative team, providing guidance and performance monitoring.
• Organise and lead departmental management meetings, tracking action items and deadlines.
• Conduct regular reviews of internal systems, ensuring alignment with ISO and ISO 45001 standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and manage priority tasks across departments.

Required profile

• Proven experience in office management, preferably within a construction or similar environment.
• Self‑motivated team player capable of working independently and leading others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to perform under pressure.
• Familiarity with ISO and ISO 45001 accreditation requirements.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 standards

What we offer

• £36,000 per annum salary.
• On‑site parking and a newly built luxury office.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown.
• Full training, company lunches, socials and a generous pension contribution.
• Discretionary performance bonus.