Job Description:

Astute's Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with a respected Civil Engineering business delivering multiple construction projects to recruit an Office Manager for its Stansted site.

The essential Office Manager role comes with a salary of up to £32,000, alongside a company benefits package and the opportunity to work on a number of key expansion projects at Stansted.

If you're an experienced Office Manager looking for a varied, site-based role where you can take ownership of day-to-day operations and support the delivery of major construction projects, then submit your CV to apply today.

• Accurately capture, monitor and report on project costs and spend.
• Manage the payment ledger and ensure invoices are processed accurately and promptly.
• Efficiently resolve invoice queries, liaising with the relevant teams and suppliers to resolve any issues.
• File and maintain accurate cost records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare cost data and supporting information for audits when required.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, procedures and site requirements.
• Liaise with the Delivery Team and internal and external supply chain to support the smooth running of project administration.
• Deal with general cost administration queries and provide day-to-day administrative support to the project team.
• Oversee general site office administration, including supplies, stationery, PPE and equipment.
• Scan, upload and maintain delivery notes and relevant project documentation, ensuring records are accurate and accessible.
• Support document control activities, including the management of non-revisable documents such as permits and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, manage calendars and arrange travel and accommodation where required.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, communicating professionally with colleagues, suppliers and the wider project team.
• Take ownership of administrative tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and issues are followed through.
• Ensure relevant health and safety requirements and site procedures are followed.
• Undertake any other duties as required to support the successful delivery of the project.

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience in an Office Manager or similar administrative role.
• Experience processing invoices and resolving invoice queries would be highly beneficial.
• Previous experience within the construction or civil engineering industry would be advantageous.
• Experience managing or supervising staff would be beneficial, with the opportunity to take on line management responsibility for a document controller.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general business software.
• Experience using an ERP system would be an advantage, although training will be provided.
• An understanding of health and safety compliance within a working environment.

The Office Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Confident and professional, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a busy construction site environment and able to hold their own within a site team.
• Calm under pressure, adaptable and happy to deal with a varied workload.
• Accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and the confidence to address issues when they arise.
• Experienced in building positive working relationships and capable of managing others where required.
• Detail-oriented, particularly when handling invoices, financial administration and project documentation.

• Salary of £32,000 per annum.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Access to employee benefits through Perkbox.
• Employee support scheme, including access to financial advice.

The role is site-based, Monday to Friday, working 8:00am to 5:00pm). Due to the site's location, a full driving licence and access to your own transport are essential.
This role is also working on a rolling 12 month FTC.

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