Site Secretary | Major Data Centre Project
💼 £28,000 – £32,000 + Excellent Benefits
📍 Acton, West London
🏗️ Data Centres | Construction | Mission Critical Projects
Walker & Sloan are working with an outstanding specialist contractor to recruit a Site Secretary to join one of London's most exciting live construction projects.
Our client has built an exceptional reputation for delivering technically complex projects across the Data Centre, Defence, and Energy sectors. With decades of specialist experience and an impressive portfolio of landmark developments, they continue to deliver some of the UK's most high-profile mission-critical projects.
This opportunity will see you based on a flagship hyperscale data centre development in Acton, providing vital administrative and office support to the on-site delivery team.
If you're an organised, proactive administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced construction environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with genuine long-term career prospects.
The Role
As Site Secretary, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the project office, acting as the first point of contact for employees, visitors, subcontractors, and clients.
You'll provide professional administrative support across the project, helping to coordinate communications, maintain accurate records, manage office facilities, and support the wider site team throughout the construction programme.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to become an integral part of a major construction project from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
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Managing the day-to-day administration of the site office
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Welcoming visitors and maintaining a professional reception environment
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Coordinating meeting rooms, calendars, site communications, and office requirements
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Managing shared inboxes, correspondence, and project administration
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Maintaining accurate site records, registers, and administrative documentation
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Supporting document control, data entry, and reporting activities
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Coordinating office supplies, PPE, stationery, and site consumables
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Liaising with suppliers and support providers to maintain office and welfare facilities
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Providing administrative support to the Project Manager and wider site team
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Assisting with health & safety administration, notice boards, compliance records, and general office procedures
Candidate Profile
We're looking for a highly organised and personable administrator who enjoys working within a busy project environment.
You'll ideally have:
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Previous experience in an administrative, office support, or reception-based role
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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Experience working within construction, engineering, or project environments would be advantageous but isn't essential
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GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics
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Business Administration qualifications, First Aid, or Fire Marshal training would be beneficial
What's on Offer?
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Salary between £28,000 – £32,000
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Competitive pension scheme
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BUPA Healthcare & Cash Plan
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Electric Vehicle Scheme
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Eyecare Vouchers
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25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
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Birthday leave
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Opportunity to work on a landmark data centre development
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Long-term career prospects with a growing specialist contractor
Interested?
If you're an experienced Site Secretary or Administrator looking to join a leading construction business on one of London's flagship developments, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Walker & Sloan for a confidential discussion.
⚡ Interviews are already being arranged, so early applications are strongly encouraged
