Personal Assistant (Construction Sector)

Recruitment South East; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant in Battle, East Sussex. The role involves providing business and personal support to a Managing Director, requiring strong organizational and communication skills with a background in construction. Competitive salary and attractive benefits are offered in this full-time, office-based position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Onsite parking

Comprehensive healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PA experience, preferably in construction.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to liaise confidently.

Responsibilities

• Support office management for effective productivity.
• Assist construction sites with day-to-day issues.
• Manage complex diary and travel arrangements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Flexibility

Job description

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 will 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