Job Description

Office Manager / Administrator (Contract)

Location: London
Rate: 150 - 160 per day PAYE
Contract: Ongoing Contract
Sector: Construction

Our client, a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, is seeking an experienced and highly organised Office Manager / Administrator to join their team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UK's most reputable construction businesses, providing essential administrative and office support across major projects in London and the Southeast.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the office by managing day-to-day administration, coordinating diaries and meetings, supporting senior stakeholders, and maintaining effective communication across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing diaries and coordinating meetings for senior team members.

• Booking internal and external meetings, including arranging meeting rooms and virtual conferencing facilities.

• Taking accurate meeting minutes and distributing action points to relevant stakeholders.

• Acting as a central point of contact for the office and wider team.

• Managing calendars, appointments, and key deadlines.

• Organising and maintaining electronic filing systems and documentation.

• Supporting general office operations and administrative processes.

• Preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence where required.

• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring information is kept up to date.

• Supporting the smooth running of the office environment and assisting with ad hoc administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an Office Manager, Administrator, Team Assistant, or Office Coordinator.

• Strong experience managing diaries, arranging meetings, and coordinating schedules.

• Confident minute-taking skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Professional, proactive, and highly organised approach.

• Experience within construction, engineering, professional services, or a corporate environment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• 150 - 160 per day PAYE.

• Opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 contractor.

• Exposure to high-profile construction projects.

• Professional and collaborative working environment.

• Potential for contract extension based on performance and business requirements.

If you are an organised Office Manager / Administrator with strong coordination skills and experience supporting busy teams, we would love to hear from you.