Location; Shropshire
We are working with an established civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in Shropshire, delivering large contracts for Tier 1 main contractors and manufacturing clients. The business is close-knit and hands-on, with a strong reputation for safe, high-quality delivery.
This is a varied role at the centre of the business, covering office operations, purchasing and construction compliance alongside PA support to the Managing Director, including occasional help across two other businesses they own.
This role would suit an organised Office Manager or PA from a civils, groundworks or wider construction background who enjoys variety and wants real autonomy, with the chance to shape and own the office and compliance processes as the business grows.
Responsibilities of an Office Manager / PA:
- Own and maintain construction compliance records, including RAMS, CSCS, CPCS and NPORS cards, training records, inductions and accreditations such as CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Prepare compliance and pre-qualification packs for Tier 1 main contractors and industrial clients, working with site teams and subcontractors to keep everything in place
- Source and buy materials, plant hire, PPE and site supplies, raising and tracking purchase orders through to invoice reconciliation
- Manage servicing, MOT, inspection and calibration schedules for vans, plant and site equipment
- Provide PA support to the Managing Director, including diary management, correspondence, travel and meetings
- Oversee general office management, including supplier contracts, HR admin and new starter paperwork
Skills & Qualifications of an Office Manager / PA:
- Office management or PA experience within the construction industry, ideally with a civil engineering or groundworks contractor
- Understanding of site operations and the compliance and documentation standards expected by Tier 1 main contractors
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities
- Confident communicator at every level, with good Microsoft Office skills
- Desirable: knowledge of CHAS, Constructionline or SafeContractor, purchasing or fleet and plant admin experience, or an H&S qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
Benefits of an Office Manager / PA:
- Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
- Flexible working hours
- Some home working once training is complete
- Full training on company systems and processes
- Work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership
- Stable, growing civil engineering business working on major contracts
If you feel this Office Manager / PA role is right for you, please contact Rebecca Williams or Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.
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