Job Description

Posted 2 weeks ago

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Brentwood office.

As our Assistant Technical Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the technical management team in the planning, co-ordination and design functions on each allocated project from Tender to Post Contract.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Agile working possible (dependent on role)
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
Share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…
In return, what we would like from you…
Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
Experience and understanding of maintaining Technical schedules
Able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision in an assistant and administrative.
capacity
Written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Able to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners
Strong IT skills and experience of using computers, preferably Excel, Power Projects & Word.
Ability to prioritise and organise our work
Knowledge and understanding of residential or contracting developments
Professional qualification from recognised institution or experience in an appropriate role
Evidence of an understanding of financial, legal, and planning processes.
Architecture, Engineering or Project Management experience in either a development
company or professional practice.
An ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management with respect to Client,
Professional Practices and site operators, both internal and external to the Company.
An understanding of the construction process.
Experience in a similar role.
Experience using a document management system such as Viewpoint/4P/Docelite
More about the Assistant Technical Manager role…
Assist the Technical Managers in compiling Pre-Construction Information Packs, O&M and
H&S Files and other handover documentation packs.
Support collation of QA records for final record information packs.
Assist the Technical Managers with checking of all drawings.
Monitor sub-contractors' approvals and keep up dated approvals schedule in line with build
Update and co-ordinate technical reports and schedules
Set up EDMS system for all jobs.
Assist training new Technical Administrators that join.
Assist with creation of and update Logistics Plans with Construction team.
Liaise with Local Authority, Building Control and Warranty providers for approvals and
Create and update Local Authority, Building Control and Warranty schedules and approvals.
Assist with setting up central project directories and utility contact lists.
Monitor and obtain all critical certificates to ensure documentation is in place for handovers.
Assist with obtaining section agreements and technical approvals.
Assist in obtaining local authority licencing quotes and utility company quotes.
Obtain licences as required for road closure, build over, over sail etc
Ensure all CDM documentation is up to date for the role of PD under the CDM regulations
Ensure the RAMs are approved in line with programme and approval schedule kept up to date
Assisting the technical manager and document controllers in ensuring accurate and effective
information management including filing and distribution.
Support consultants, subcontractors, clients and client in the use of the EDMS.
Attend site meetings as required to assist the Technical Manager
Collate and respond to RFI's in liaison with the Technical Manager Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…
At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do.

We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry.

Benefits

Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.

Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.

Pension with Legal & General
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.

Volunteer Days
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.

Why Vistry
Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together