Technical Assistant: AutoCAD & Admin Support

Persimmon; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Life Cover & Pension

Healthcare

Bonus

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

Persimmon Homes East Midlands seeks a Technical Assistant to join the team in January 2027, providing admin support with initiative. Based in the East Midlands, you will handle document distribution and assist engineers and architects with admin tasks, including drafting and planning duties.

You will produce conveyance plans with AutoCAD (training available) and carry out secretarial duties using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. A proactive, well-organised candidate is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an office environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• AutoCAD drawing software training available.

Responsibilities

• Distribute documents and drawings via the document management system for Engineering and Architectural teams.
• Assist Technical Coordinators with admin tasks (addresses, Robust Details, SAPs, Heating Designs).
• Produce Conveyance Plans using AutoCAD; training available.
• Provide secretarial support: audio typing, word processing and Excel use.
• Create consultant appointment documents and order appointments.
• Monitor and update Consultants PI Insurance details.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and the fairness at work policy.
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be organized, self-motivated with high attention to detail.

Skills

Office administration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Persimmon Homes East Midlands seeks a Technical Assistant to join the team in January 2027, providing admin support with initiative. Based in the East Midlands, you will handle document distribution and assist engineers and architects with admin tasks, including drafting and planning duties.

You will produce conveyance plans with AutoCAD (training available) and carry out secretarial duties using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. A proactive, well-organised candidate is essential.