OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR – (COLCHESTER)

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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

An Office Administrator is needed to join Manders Building & Civil Engineering, a close knit construction business delivering practical, hands on projects across the region. Based in a busy and friendly office, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone organised, upbeat and switched on who enjoys being at the heart of a team.

With seven office staff and around twenty engineers on site, Manders needs a capable and reliable administrator who can keep things moving day to day. You will be the person people turn to for updates, information and support, making sure nothing slips through the cracks.

This role is varied and people focused. You will manage incoming calls and emails, update works diaries and schedules, prepare and send out job documentation, and make sure managers are aware of anything urgent. You will also support with purchase orders, basic quotations and invoices, liaising with the accounts team using systems such as WORMS and Sage.

There is a compliance element too, but you will not be left to figure it out alone. You will help keep training records up to date, track subcontractor paperwork, maintain vehicle documents and support with general office organisation. Over time, you will become a key part of how the office runs smoothly.

To qualify, you should be a confident, bright and organised Office Administrator, Office Coordinator, Business Operations Administrator or similar with a CV that demonstrates:

  • Proven experience in an office based administration role
  • Confidence answering calls and dealing with a range of personalities
  • Strong IT literacy including Office 365 and Excel
  • Experience supporting compliance, documentation and audits
  • The ability to prioritise, stay calm under pressure and work independently
  • A proactive, can do attitude with strong attention to detail

Previous experience of working within a construction, engineering or equivalent environment would be an advantage but not essential.

In return, you will join a family orientated, down to earth company where your role genuinely matters. Expect a varied position with real responsibility, a supportive team, career progression and a salary of £28,000 to £30,000 depending on experience.

Posted: May 6th, 2026