Job Title: Construction Personal Assistant
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Location: Perth, PH1
Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as Construction Personal Assistant and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.
Why Persimmon Homes?
We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year.
At Persimmon, we don't just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as Construction Personal Assistant, you'll benefit from:
* Competitive salary
* 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
* Life Cover & Contributory Pension
* Health Care
* Bonus
* Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
* Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development
What is the role?
We are now looking to recruit a Construction PA to join Persimmon Homes North Scotland. This role will support Construction Director/Head of construction, working closely with the regional management and construction teams.
The purpose of this role is to provide a confidential and efficient administrative and secretarial service, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across office and construction functions, and supporting effective communication and coordination between departments.
What you'll do as Construction Personal Assistant
* Provide PA support to senior leadership, ensuring the efficient running of office administration and maintaining high standards of organisation and reporting
* Manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and handle correspondence to maintain effective communication
* Compile letters, reports, and board documentation accurately and on time
* Prepare itineraries, arrange travel and accommodation, and take accurate meeting minutes with clear action tracking
* Coordinate site and office administrative activities to ensure efficiency and compliance with company procedures
* Manage materials ordering and delivery schedules, maintaining accurate records and stock control systems
* Liaise with customers, customer care, sales teams, and contractors to support key stages of the customer journey
* Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally
* Maintain organised filing systems (digital and physical), supporting a paper-reduced environment
* Ensure construction drawings and documentation are up to date and compliant
* Assist with preparation of quotes, invoices, pay less notices, xsngvjr contra charges, and H&S documentation
* Coordinate company car administration and support compliance requirements
* Support Finance and HR functions where required
* Manage customer complaints effectively to maintain brand reputation
* Oversee general office management, including stationery, building upkeep, staff welfare, and Health & Safety documentation
What experience do I need?
* Previous experience in a similar administrative, PA, or construction support role (essential)
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, and Outlook)
* Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with site teams
* High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information