Personal Assistant/PA

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services firm in the UK is seeking an Executive Support professional to manage calendars, oversee project coordination, and ensure effective internal communication. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar role, along with strong organizational and multitasking skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is essential. This role offers flexible working policies and a comprehensive range of benefits to support personal wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working policies

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PA or EA, ideally in engineering, energy, or regulated industries.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry terminology or project environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Assist in tracking project milestones and deliverables.
• Draft correspondence, presentations, and reports.
• Organize events, workshops, and team off-sites.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Discretion

Education

Experience as PA or EA in engineering or regulated industries

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow. When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.'

Executive Support

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Handle confidential communications and documentation.

Project Coordination

• Assist in tracking project milestones and deliverables.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support document control and version management for nuclear projects.

Communication & Reporting

• Draft correspondence, presentations, and reports.
• Maintain effective communication channels across departments.
• Support internal communications and team engagement initiatives.

Office Management

• Organize events, workshops, and team off-sites.
• Maintain filing systems and office supplies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security protocols.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PA or EA, ideally in engineering, energy, or regulated industries.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry terminology or project environments is a plus.

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.