Assistant Technical Manager
1 day ago
Brentwood
In a NutshellWe 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 youCompetitive basic salary and annual bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceSalary sacrifice car scheme available to all employeesUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service2 Volunteering days per annumPrivate medical insurance, with employee paid coverEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive pension scheme through salary sacrificeLife assurance at 4 x your annual salaryShare save and share incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefitsIn return, what we would like from youBehave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and QualityExperience and understanding of maintaining Technical schedulesAble to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision in an assistant and administrative.capacityWritten and verbal communication skillsExcellent attention to detailAble to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external partnersStrong IT skills and experience of using computers, preferably Excel, Power Projects & Word.Ability to prioritise and organise our workKnowledge and understanding of residential or contracting developmentsProfessional qualification from recognised institution or experience in an appropriate roleEvidence of an understanding of financial, legal, and planning processes.Architecture, Engineering or Project Management experience in either a developmentcompany 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/DoceliteMore about the Assistant Technical Manager roleAssist the Technical Managers in compiling Pre-Construction Information Packs, O&M andH&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 buildUpdate and co-ordinate technical reports and schedulesSet 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 andCreate 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 etcEnsure all CDM documentation is up to date for the role of PD under the CDM regulationsEnsure the RAMs are approved in line with programme and approval schedule kept up to dateAssisting the technical manager and document controllers in ensuring accurate and effectiveinformation 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 ManagerCollate and respond to RFI's in liaison with the Technical ManagerFinally, let's tell you a bit more about usWe 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 empowerus 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. #LI-WS1JBRP1_UKTJ