Administrator / Office Manager

Admin / Office Manager

Location: Warrington
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive Admin / Office Manager to support an established Civil Engineering business based in Warrington. This is a varied and hands-on role that will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office while providing administrative support across multiple business functions.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and comfortable working within a fast-paced construction and engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the office and administrative functions.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, correspondence, and company records.
• Coordinate meetings, calendars, travel arrangements, and office facilities.
• Prepare reports, documents, presentations, and maintain filing systems.
• Support document control, contract administration, and project documentation.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, expenses, and assist with payroll administration.
• Maintain employee records, training documentation, and compliance records.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration activities.
• Monitor certification, qualification, and renewal dates.
• Assist with tender submissions and operational reporting.
• Provide administrative support to management and project teams.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Administration, Office Manager, or Business Support role.
• Strong organisational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience within construction, engineering, or a similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of document control, finance, payroll, or HR administration desirable.
• Understanding of health and safety compliance processes advantageous.

Benefits

• Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience.
• Varied role within an established Civil Engineering business.
• Supportive working environment with career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to take ownership of office administration and business support functions.