Assistant Technical Manager

In a Nutshell…

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

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.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

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
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and 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…

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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