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Personal Assistant Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire (on-site) Reports to: Director Website: _ About Griggs Griggs is a premier construction company based in Hertfordshire, renowned for our commitment to exceptional quality and detail in luxury residential developments. As we look to the future, we are embracing innovation and digital transformation to enhance how we work, build, and deliver. With a friendly, collaborative culture at our core, we’re investing in the right people and tools to stay ahead in an increasingly tech-driven industry. Role Overview The Personal Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive personal support to the Director and his family. The role requires exceptional discretion, initiative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently while exercising sound judgement across a range of personal and family matters. The PA works alongside the Director’s EA who leads on business and professional matters. The role is weighted approximately 70% personal and family support and 30% EA type duties. The two roles operate in close partnership and cross over regularly. Key Responsibilities • Manage and coordinate a complex, fast-changing personal diary across family, household and personal commitments, exercising proactive judgement to prioritise and protect the Director's time., • Maintain oversight of recurring personal commitments, key dates and family milestones across the Director and family's calendar., • Oversee the smooth running of the Director's household, acting as the central point of coordination for domestic matters including contractors, deliveries, maintenance, utilities and household staff where applicable., • Manage children's school schedules, extra curricular activities, term dates, uniform requirements, event attendance and parent communications, ensuring nothing is missed., • Coordinate family activities, travel, social commitments and personal appointments on behalf of the Director, his wife and family members., • Liaise with household service providers and personal contacts on behalf of the family, handling queries and instructions professionally and with discretion., • Plan and book comprehensive travel itineraries for family and personal trips, including flights, accommodation, transfers, visas, currency and all associated logistics., • Organise and oversee personal and family events, including logistics, catering, guest management and on-the-day coordination., • Draft and manage personal correspondence with personal service providers, advisors and contacts on behalf of the family. Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties. The postholder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities in support of the Director's needs. Who we are looking for: We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to a Director and their family. This is a truly personal role, focused mostly on managing family, household, lifestyle and personal matters, working in close partnership with both the Director and their wife. You will operate alongside and closely with the Executive Assistant. The successful candidate will have substantial experience supporting at director level and families, with a natural ability to anticipate needs, maintain absolute discretion and manage a complex and ever changing workload with professionalism and confidence. • Solid previous experience as a Personal Assistant supporting a senior individual, private household or family environment., • Proven experience managing household operations, family logistics, school coordination, complex travel arrangements and day to day personal administration., • The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and proactively resolve issues before they arise., • Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment., • Absolute discretion, trustworthiness and integrity when handling sensitive personal and family matters., • A calm, resilient and flexible mindset, with the ability to remain composed under pressure., • A strong sense of ownership and accountability, taking initiative without requiring direction., • Confidence working closely with both the Director and their wife, building trusted relationships and acting as a dependable point of contact. Desirable: • Experience within a private family office, luxury household or similarly high touch environment., • Familiarity with household management, domestic staff coordination and the development of efficient household systems. Above all, we are looking for someone who is highly professional, exceptionally organised and genuinely enjoys supporting a busy individual and the families life. This role requires flexibility, discretion, warmth and a commitment to delivering an outstanding level of personal service at all times. Perks and Benefits: • Competitive salary, • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday off, • Access to a virtual GP service, healthcare cash plan and mental health support, • On site chef (Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks), • Onsite Parking

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Borehamwood, Hertfordshire £32,000 – £40,000 DOE + Benefits The Opportunity Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Estimator with one or two years’ experience looking for broader commercial responsibility and genuine progression? A growing property maintenance contractor is looking for an ambitious Assistant QS to join its Borehamwood team. Working directly with a Director and alongside an experienced Contracts Manager, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to estimating, cost control, subcontractor accounts, variations, invoicing and commercial reporting. This is a varied role where you can see each job through from initial enquiry and quotation to final cost review. As the division continues to expand, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your commercial knowledge, take ownership of your work and progress into a more senior position. The Company The business delivers reactive repairs and planned property maintenance works for an established client base. Continued growth has created the need for additional commercial support to help manage increasing quotation volumes, job costs and reporting requirements. The company offers a friendly, social working environment where different departments work closely together. You’ll be joining a supportive team that values accuracy, collaboration and professional development. Your Role This is not a traditional major-project construction QS position. Instead, you’ll work across a busy portfolio of shorter-duration reactive and planned maintenance jobs, giving you variety and exposure to a high volume of commercial activity. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing quotes and estimates covering labour, materials and subcontractor costs Attending occasional site visits to gather information for accurate pricing Maintaining the quotation pipeline and monitoring conversion rates Tracking live job costs against quoted values and identifying potential overspends Collating final labour, material and subcontractor costs Recording and managing variations to protect project margins Processing subcontractor quotations, orders and payment applications Supporting material procurement and negotiating value for money Assisting with deposit invoices, final accounts and credit-control information Contributing to weekly turnover, project P&L and management reports Using commercial and job-management systems such as Procore, PayApps or similar You’ll work closely with operational and finance colleagues, giving you a rounded understanding of how a successful property maintenance division is commercially managed. What We’re Looking For This opportunity would suit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Junior Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Estimator with around one to two years’ experience. You may currently work for a property maintenance company, refurbishment contractor, facilities management provider, subcontractor or general construction business. You’ll ideally have: Experience producing quotations, estimates or cost information An understanding of labour, material and subcontractor pricing Exposure to cost tracking, variations, procurement or subcontractor accounts Strong numerical, organisational and Excel skills Excellent attention to detail A proactive attitude and willingness to learn The confidence to communicate with trades, suppliers, subcontractors and senior management Property maintenance experience would be helpful but is not essential. The business is more interested in finding someone with solid commercial foundations, the right attitude and the ambition to develop. Salary and Benefits £32,000 – £40,000, depending on experience 20 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays Workplace pension with a 3% employer contribution Salary-sacrifice pension option Business mileage reimbursed at the statutory rate Complimentary breakfast and lunch prepared by an in-house chef Friday evening drinks from the company bar Pool table, outdoor seating, BBQ and TV facilities Regular social events, charity initiatives and wellbeing activities Christmas and New Year office closure Direct access to senior leadership and genuine career progression If you’re an Assistant QS or Estimator looking for a varied commercial role where you can develop quickly and become an important part of a growing division, apply today. To Apply Interested? Apply directly via the job board or get in touch to find out more. Email: Send your CV to Alex @ Reinforcedltd . co . uk (remove spaces) Call: Contact Alex on the number below LinkedIn: Connect with Alex Wallace and send a message. Not sure if it's the perfect fit? No problem—get in touch for a confidential chat. I'll always give you honest advice on whether it's the right move for your career