Office Manager

Costain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by United Utilities as one of 7 partners to deliver £3bn of projects in the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) between 2025 – 2030.

Office managers coordinate and oversee administrative duties as well as the coordination of any Facilities based functions within the Office. Their responsibilities generally include duties such as greeting visitors, managing office supplies and equipment, overseeing contractors carrying out Property repairs and inspections, owning budgets, supporting senior staff members with administrative tasks and management of Office based Soft Services such as Cleaning and Security

The role will be full-time, site based in Wigan

At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

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Responsibilities: Responsibilities

Liaising with the Group Facilities Manager to report any maintenance or H&S matters, monitoring
to ensure remedial work is undertaken promptly and safely.
Assisting visitors and clients, providing them with the reasonable resources they may need during
their visit.
Assisting with onboarding for new starters
Management of all desk and meeting room bookings.
Fielding questions raised by occupiers, assisting them in their use of the office and equipment
such as phones and printers, minimising any disruption to permanent desk occupiers.
Management of all office stationery & goods
Raising and goods receipting purchase orders and invoices within E1.
Organisation of events based around promotion of well-being and team bonding
Support with owning and updating key people tasks such as; Organisation charts, Authorities & Responsibility appointments & RACI charts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

Proven experience as Office Manager / facilities coordinator or in a similar role
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages including Word, Excel and
Outlook and a proficient knowledge on I.T and AV technology

• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, contractors and key stakeholders

• A qualification in health & safety (NEBOSH, IOSH)