Practice Manager

We’re working with a well-regarded, design-led structural and civil engineering consultancy to appoint a Practice Manager to support a growing, collaborative business. This is a hands-on role in a creative environment, keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly while working closely with seven Directors. You’ll lead a small team of two administrators and oversee studio operations across four locations, with HR and finance managed centrally by a separate division. Based five days a week in the office, this is a visible, fast-paced position at an exciting time for the practice, with a new office opening and a total headcount of 83.

Responsibilities:

• Operational oversight of all offices
• Full responsibility for the smooth, efficient running of five locations, ensuring consistency in standards, systems, and day-to-day performance.
• Health & Safety leadership and compliance
• Ownership of H&S across the business, including policy management, risk assessments, audits, incident reporting, and ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Team leadership and workload management
• Managing and coordinating the Admin Support Team, including oversight of workloads, performance, and ensuring effective support to the wider business.
• Budgeting and financial control (admin function)
• Setting and managing the annual admin budget, monitoring expenditure, and overseeing invoice processing and cost control.
• Facilities and supplier/contract management
• Strategic oversight of all facilities operations and third-party contracts (maintenance, security, utilities, etc.), including procurement, performance management, and office improvements across all sites.

Requirements:

• Strong practice management background
• Leadership and people management skills
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation ability
• Ability to perform under pressure
• High-level communication and stakeholder management skills

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