Job Description

About Us

Carmelcrest Ltd is a respected and expanding Main Contractor, delivering high-quality construction projects across the

Healthcare, Education, Local Authority, Leisure

, and

Blue Light

sectors. Based in Bishops Stortford, we are known for our professional standards, collaborative team culture, and reliable delivery.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive

Office Manager

to oversee the day-to-day running of our head office and support the wider project delivery team. This is a varied, fast-paced role requiring strong ICT skills, logical thinking, and excellent attention to detail.

You will act as the hub of the office, ensuring everything runs smoothly across administration, operations support, project setup, and compliance tracking.

Key Responsibilities

Office Management & Administration

Manage day-to-day office operations, supplies, and upkeep Maintain training records and staff competency matrices Organise and maintain document control and filing systems (ISO9001 etc) Answer phones, greet visitors, and manage meeting refreshments Manage general inboxes, internal communications, and enquiry logging Coordinate new project setup and administration processes Assist with preparing site packs and printing project documentation

Procurement & Operations Support

Oversee material orders, plant hire bookings, and subcontractor coordination Track and manage agency labour bookings and compliance Maintain supplier records, including insurance and certification updates Support the Business Manager with RAMS filing, permit tracking, and H&S documentation Coordinate O&M manual collation and handover documents Log and follow up on defects, callouts, and maintenance issues Assist with chasing project documents such as completion certificates and contract forms Update master programme and project tracking documents where needed Ensure accurate record-keeping across frameworks and client reporting requirements

What We're Looking For

Strong ICT skills -- particularly with

Microsoft Office

,

Excel

, and

Office 365

Common-sense thinker - a problem solver! - good on the phone.

Extremely organised and methodical with strong attention to detail Proactive problem-solver with a logical approach to varied tasks Friendly, flexible and willing to assist across departments when needed Experience in a construction or project-based environment is highly desirable Excellent communication and coordination skills Full-time availability and ability to work from our

Bishops Stortford

office

Why Join Carmelcrest?

Key role in a growing, well-respected construction company Friendly and collaborative team environment Varied responsibilities with opportunity to improve systems and processes Career progression opportunities for the right candidate

To Apply

Please submit your CV along with a brief cover note explaining why you are suited to the Office Manager role at Carmelcrest Ltd.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person