Personal Assistant (Construction Sector)
Construction & Skilled Trades
Permanent
Personal Assistant (Construction Sector)
Location: Battle, East Sussex
Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 am 5:00 pm (occasional out-of-hours support may be required )
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant with experience in the construction industry to provide both business and personal support to a busy Managing Director. This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same you ll be central to keeping both the office and the Director s life running smoothly.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience as a PA, ideally within a construction environment, with the ability to anticipate needs, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Business Support
Executive & Personal Support
About You
Package
Location: Battle, East Sussex
Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 am 5:00 pm (occasional out-of-hours support may be required )
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant with experience in the construction industry to provide both business and personal support to a busy Managing Director. This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same you ll be central to keeping both the office and the Director s life running smoothly.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience as a PA, ideally within a construction environment, with the ability to anticipate needs, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Business Support
- Office management supporting staff to maximise productivity and morale
- Site support assisting construction sites with day-to-day issues as they arise
- Health & Safety issuing RAMS, CPP, FSP&RA documentation to clients
- Team coordination ensuring all teams are kept informed with up-to-date information
- Handover administration maintaining accurate records ready for client handovers
- Weekly reporting preparing rota, labour pairs, stock lists, H&S reports and meeting minutes
- Fleet & training support assisting with vehicle management and training compliance
- Accreditation renewals supporting with CHAS/SMAS renewals
Executive & Personal Support
- Complex diary and travel management including arranging hotels, transport, events, and bookings
- Proactive inbox and correspondence management
- Managing confidential personal information (documents, finances, property records, tenancy agreements, mortgage details)
- Handling school, household and property-related administration
- Ordering, returns, and expense tracking
- Forward planning thinking ahead, identifying issues, and providing solutions before they arise
About You
- Minimum 3 years PA experience, preferably within construction or a related industry
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills able to liaise confidently with staff, clients, and suppliers
- Resilient, proactive, and able to thrive in a busy, sometimes high-pressure environment
- Confident handling of sensitive and confidential information
- Able to work with flexibility, occasionally outside standard office hours
Package
- Competitive salary (depending on experience, with potential flexibility for the right candidate) and very good benefits including onsite parking and comprehensive healthcare
- Full-time, office-based role in Battle, East Sussex
- Opportunity to work closely with a successful Managing Director in a trusted, long-term role