Main purpose of the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Development Assistant to join us as part of our Group Technical Department, based from our Doncaster head office with agile/hybrid working. This is a fixed term contract role to cover maternity leave for around six months. Reporting to the Technical Development Director, the successful candidate will provide administration support service to the department, whilst developing their own technical and architectural knowledge and skills. The Technical Development Assistant will support all Technical Development team members and demonstrate strong relationships through ability to work cross‑functionally to achieve successful outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Administer drawings and specifications to document registers, issuing technical memos, updating the department’s SharePoint and Asite pages.
* Perform general administrative duties such as attending meetings and taking minutes, setting up and maintaining filing systems, and coordinating diaries for the team.
* Get involved with the monthly update and coordination of reporting in line with NHBC requirements, distributing analysis to regions and monitoring reporting showing NHBC statistics across the groups.
Skills, knowledge & experience
* Passionate about construction and design and eager to join one of the UK’s largest housebuilders during a period of growth.
* Collaborative, confident and enthusiastic, with the ability to work alone and as part of a team, with a professional attitude and approach to work.
* Approach work in a straightforward manner, possessing excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Creative, with an eye for design and the ability to communicate well both in writing and verbally.
* Confident quick learner able to use standard IT packages such as Excel.
* English and Maths GCSE grade 4/C as a minimum. A current/ongoing qualification in a construction related subject desirable, along with advanced Excel skills, experience of SharePoint or Asite, and any past experience of construction or design.
Why work for us?
* Competitive rates of pay – We regularly check our pay against our competitors to make sure they reflect our position as market leader. We also review our pay every year.
* Bonus Scheme – Our annual bonus scheme is linked to team and company performance.
* Special offers for staff – We run a range of offers and discounts exclusively for our employees including holidays, health club memberships and days out.
* Trust – We encourage you to come up with ideas and get the most out of your job with us.
* Development – we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career.
Our values
* Straightforward – We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
* Collaborative – We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
* Passionate – We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
* Creative – We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.
Reference:KMH/CN/2013
Hours:37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location:Doncaster, DN5 4PL
Employer:Keepmoat Homes, Central Services
Job type:Fixed Term
Closing date:28/02/2026
For more information including a full job description and person specification, please contact [emailprotected].
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