Construction Secretary

Job Title: Construction Secretary 

Location: Leeds, LS15

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Construction Secretary and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as a Construction Secretary, 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
• 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?

As a Construction Secretary, you will provide essential administrative support to our busy developments and office-based teams. You will ensure efficient handling of documentation, communication with stakeholders, and smooth coordination of site operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to construction managers and site teams
• Prepare and distribute correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes
• Maintain and update project documentation and drawing registers
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments
• Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel where required
• Support the preparation and maintenance of Health & Safety files and training records
• Process purchase orders and assist with invoice tracking and site expenditure
• Assist with document control and ensure all files are accurately stored and easy to retrieve

What experience do I need?

• Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role, preferably within construction or a related industry
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with document control systems is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Knowledge of construction terms and project processes is desirable

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