Overview
Assistant Technical Manager role at Vistry Group, Brentwood office within the Special Projects division. You will provide technical and administrative support to the technical management team in planning, co-ordination and design from Tender to Post Contract. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but flexible working can be explored during the interview process.
Responsibilities
* 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 all drawings.
* Monitor sub-contractors’ approvals and keep updated approvals schedule in line with build progress.
* Update and coordinate technical reports and schedules.
* Set up EDMS system for all jobs.
* Assist training of new Technical Administrators that join.
* Assist with creation of and update of Logistics Plans with Construction team.
* Liaise with Local Authority, Building Control and Warranty providers for approvals and create/update related schedules.
* 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 licensing quotes and utility company quotes.
* Obtain licences as required for road closure, build over, oversail, etc.
* Ensure all CDM documentation is up to date for the role of PD under the CDM regulations.
* Ensure RAMs are approved in line with programme and approval schedule kept up to date.
* Support information management, including filing and distribution, and assist the technical manager and document controllers as needed.
* Support consultants, subcontractors, clients and internal teams in the use of the EDMS.
* Attend site meetings as required to assist the Technical Manager.
* Collate and respond to RFIs in liaison with the Technical Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
* Behave in line with 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/administrative role.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
* Strong IT skills, with experience in Excel, Power Projects and Word; capacity to prioritise and organise work.
* Knowledge of residential or contracting developments.
* Professional qualification from a recognised institution or relevant experience in a similar role.
* Understanding of financial, legal, and planning processes.
* Experience in Architecture, Engineering or Project Management within a development company or professional practice.
* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, clients and site operators.
* Understanding of the construction process and experience in a similar role.
* Experience using a document management system such as Viewpoint/4P/Docelite.
Benefits
* Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
* Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
* Salary sacrifice car scheme available
* 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 annual salary
* Share save and share incentive schemes
* Employee rewards portal with additional benefits
We build more than homes; we’re making Vistry. Join us in making Vistry.
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