Office Manager

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We are currently recruiting for an Office Manager to join our team at Stansted Airport on a 12 Months Fixed Term Contract.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project office, ensuring efficient administrative operations and providing support to the project team. The role will involve coordinating office activities, managing documentation and records, overseeing office facilities, arranging meetings and travel, supporting onboarding processes, and acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

You will play a vital role in maintaining an organised, professional, and productive working environment on this high-profile airport project.

About you

Educated to GCSE Level standard or equivalent including English and Maths

Previous secretarial and administrative experience working for Senior Managers / Directors.

Excellent communication skills including written English and ability to compile own letters.

Excellent IT skills including; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, E-Mail and Internet

Ability to use initiative.

Time Management skills.If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday

Option to buy additional annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts

Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training

Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health, physical health, and financial support

24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, inclusion and respect

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Additional information

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