Executive Assistant

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Travel expenses paid

Pension

Holiday

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd in Woking seeks an Executive Assistant to support a Construction Director on UK and European projects. The role involves diary management, scheduling meetings and coordinating travel.

Previous EA experience isn’t essential; the position could suit an ambitious Administrator, PA or Project Coordinator looking to progress. You’ll travel regularly across the UK and Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.

Qualifications

• Some experience within administration, coordination, personal assistance or a similar position.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A full UK driving licence and confidence driving long distances.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK and Europe.
• A proactive, adaptable and professional approach.
• The ability to manage changing priorities and think ahead.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Construction Director's diary, meetings and appointments.
• Coordinating UK and European travel, accommodation and itineraries.
• Driving the Construction Director between UK project sites, meetings and airports.
• Travelling to projects across Europe, including Spain, Germany and the Netherlands.
• Preparing documents, meeting packs and reports.
• Taking meeting notes and following up on agreed actions.
• Managing emails, correspondence and confidential information.

Skills

Diary management

Travel coordination

Organisational skills

UK driving licence

Adaptable

Job description

Executive Assistant

Woking

£35,000 - £40,000 + Travel Allowance + Travel Expenses Paid for + Pension + Holiday + UK & European Travel

Are you highly organised, proactive and looking for an opportunity to begin or progress your career as an Executive Assistant/ Project Coordinator? This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a Construction Director within a growing construction business, supporting major projects across the UK and Europe.

Previous Executive Assistant experience is not essential. This position could suit an ambitious Administrator, Personal Assistant, Project Coordinator or similar professional looking to step into their first dedicated Executive Assistant role.

Working Monday to Friday, you'll become the Construction Director's trusted right-hand person, managing their diary, coordinating meetings and arranging travel. You'll also accompany them to construction sites and business meetings throughout the UK and Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and wider Europe.

No two weeks will look the same. One week could involve travelling between UK construction sites, while the next could include flights, hotels, client meetings and project visits across Europe.

This role is ideal for someone adaptable, confident and comfortable working within a constantly changing schedule.

Your Role as Executive Assistant Will Include:

• Managing the Construction Director's diary, meetings and appointments
• Coordinating UK and European travel, accommodation and itineraries
• Driving the Construction Director between UK project sites, meetings and airports
• Travelling to projects across Europe, including Spain, Germany and the Netherlands
• Preparing documents, meeting packs and reports
• Taking meeting notes and following up on agreed actions
• Managing emails, correspondence and confidential information

The Successful Executive Assistant Will Have:

• Some experience within administration, coordination, personal assistance or a similar position
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A full UK driving licence and confidence driving long distances
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK and Europe
• A proactive, adaptable and professional approach
• The ability to manage changing priorities and think ahead

Keywords: Executive Assistant, Junior Executive Assistant, Trainee Executive Assistant, EA, Personal Assistant, PA, Administrator, Senior Administrator, Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, Office Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Diary Management, Travel Coordinator, Executive Support, Construction Administrator, Construction, Wokingham, Reading, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Basingstoke, Newbury, Slough, Berkshire.