Project Management Assistant (Milton Keynes)

Brindle & Green are a medium sized multidisciplinary environmental consultancy working nationwide on a variety of projects of varying complexity to support the planning process. Following sustained and successful growth in the last 10 years, and as a result of recent successful contract awards in the region, Brindle & Green are launching a new office in Milton Keynes. Situated to the north-east of the town, Manor Farm Court lies in the picturesque Ouse Valley Park, immediately adjacent to the Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve. This is a beautiful office location in a listed barn conversion office which benefits from plentiful free car parking.

Over the last decade, Brindle & Green has emerged as an industry leader and a prominent name in the multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy sector. With divisions in ecology, landscape, arboriculture, archaeology & heritage, ecological contracting & flood risk & drainage, we are a practice that specialises in the delivery of projects under the planning and development sectors.

Following the successful implementation of our client facing projects department, which oversees the delivery of multidisciplinary projects, we are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Project Management Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Project Manager, who currently leads the projects department. There is the opportunity for progression within this role for individuals who wish to develop their career further.

The ideal candidate will possess strong clerical skills, initiative and communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft packages. This role requires the candidate to hold a full manual UK driving licence as there could be the occasional requirement to travel.

• Manage schedules, and internal / external meetings relating to the project department.
• Recording minutes from meetings and distributing actions to the wider team.
• Update and record project progress within the company project management system.
• Undertake administration tasks such as issuing report files and providing updates to clients.
• Maintain an organised filing system and support with all documentation received from clients.
• Handle emails and client phone calls with professionalism and courtesy.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the Projects Department.

• Proven experience in an administrative or personal assistant role is preferred.
• Proficient in IT: Intermediate Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Strong administration skills with good attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• A competitive salary.
• On-site free parking.
• Full workplace training.
• Generous annual leave.
• Competitive remuneration and overtime/TOIL package.
• Use of company vehicles.
• Extensive social calendar.
• Length of service benefits.

If you are a proactive, friendly individual with a passion for organisation and efficiency, we encourage you to apply for this exciting new opportunity to work for a progressive and vibrant Company. To apply for this role, please send your CV, along with a covering letter (recruitment@brindlegreen.co.uk).