Barker Associates is an award winning, employee-owned, multi-disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability services to a wide variety of clients in the UK. We deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions across the education, commercial and residential sectors, supporting projects from concept through to completion.
We currently have a vacancy open for a Secretary who is looking to develop their career, supporting the Civil and Structural Engineering department within the organisation. This role will be solely office based at our Braintree office, where you will interact with multi-disciplinary teams across the business, and ensure compliance within all relevant discipline standards and regulations.
Key Areas of Responsibilities Will Include:
Requirements
Hours: Monday to Friday8:30am - 5:00pm
Benefits
Holiday: 25 days (pro-rata’d) plus bank holidays.
Additional benefits include: Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance, Pension Scheme and Total Rewards Package.
Join an organisation where your voice matters, as an employee-owned business, we all share in the success we create together.
We want you to grow with us, and Barker offers the opportunities needed to develop and succeed. With our continued professional development of both formal and on-the-job training, you can build your abilities here with us, working together to deliver a first-class service.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please get in touch today!
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Barker is a proud member of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering), reinforcing our commitment to advancing gender diversity and supporting women across technical and STEM professions. At Barker, our people are the heart of our business, and we promote and support a working environment where our employees can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at recruitment@barker-associates.co.uk
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that agencies refrain from sending speculative CVs.

Barker is an integrated property consultancy that designs, creates and manages inspiring, sustainable spaces where people live, learn, work and play. We are a passionate, enthusiastic and committed team, and we love what we do!
Here at Barker, we create unique partnerships. We believe 'the Barker way' is instrumental to the success of your project.
The Barker Way
Innovators
We passionately pursue ways to improve outcomes. We like to challenge industry norms and think strategically. We embrace technology and do not fear change. We will exceed your expectations.
Committed to Excellence
Whatever it takes, we get things done. Sometimes this means working harder, sometimes it requires looking at things differently. We are constantly focused on practical solutions and we are driven by results.
Pride
Our team apply outstanding knowledge, rigour and pride to their work, day in, day out. We work hard to recruit the best people. We look for those with the right skills and expertise but also the right attitude and values.
Stronger Together
We believe in an honest and open approach, even if that means the occasional difficult conversation. We understand how important your project is and we will be there with you every step of the way.