Office Manager

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and organised Office Manager to join a well-established construction company in Edinburgh on a fixed-term contract for one year.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the office, providing administrative support to the wider construction and commercial teams and helping to ensure the business operates efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of the office
• Providing administrative support to site, commercial and management teams
• Coordinating correspondence, documents and office records
• Managing incoming calls, emails and general enquiries
• Assisting with purchase orders, invoices and basic financial administration
• Maintaining accurate filing and document control systems
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and clients where required
• Assisting with timesheets, expenses and general staff administration
• Coordinating meetings, appointments and office requirements
• Supporting site teams with administrative requirements
• Ordering office supplies and managing general office facilities
• Ensuring company procedures and administrative processes are followed
• Carrying out any other general office and administrative duties required

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an Office Manager, Office Administrator or similar role
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• A proactive and professional approach
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• The confidence to communicate with colleagues, subcontractors and suppliers
• Previous experience within the construction industry would be advantageous but is not essential

What's on Offer

• 1-year fixed-term contract
• Edinburgh-based position
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Opportunity to work with an established construction company
• Varied role with responsibility across the wider business

If you're an experienced Office Manager looking for a new opportunity in the construction sector, we'd be keen to hear from you.