Office Manager
Location: Based near Milan, Italy
Eligibility: Must hold a valid EU passport
The Opportunity:
Join a specialist contractor delivering civil engineering, reinforced concrete frame and structural alteration projects. We’re looking for an organised Office Manager to support the project team and keep the day-to-day office running smoothly. You’ll coordinate onboarding and offboarding, travel and accommodation, project vehicles and office services, while keeping key records and trackers up to date.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the new starter process, from sourcing and contracts through to inductions and the first day on site.
* Ensure new starters are compliant, inducted and have their qualifications recorded before going on site.
* Manage the leaver and exit process.
* Book and manage flights, transport and accommodation for the project team.
* Keep travel and accommodation trackers up to date.
* Source accommodation suppliers and agree rates and payment terms.
* Raise purchase orders for accommodation and office services.
* Manage project vehicles and their allocation.
* Arrange IT equipment, email and system access for new staff.
* Run the day-to-day project office.
Skills and Experience:
* Experience as an Office Manager, Site Administrator or Onboarding/HR Coordinator, ideally in construction.
* Experience organising travel and accommodation for a large, mobile workforce.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several trackers and deadlines at once.
* Confidence dealing with operatives, supervisors, suppliers and senior managers.
* Good IT skills, especially Excel and Microsoft 365.
* Fluent English, plus the local language where required.
* Experience with workforce or site management systems is an advantage.
Package: (Not limited to)
* Flexible rotation back to the UK, to be agreed at interview.
* Flights and accommodation covered by the client.
* Flights for family visits covered by the client.
* Other essential benefits for working away from home will be provided and can be discussed.
If you’re interested, please send us your CV and we’ll be in touch