Design & Technical Trainee

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Design & Technical Trainee to join our team within Vistry South East. As our Design & Technical Trainee you will provide administrative support to the Technical 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
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum
Private Healthcare
Company contributory pension scheme
Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
Sharesave scheme
Cycle to work scheme – up to £3000
Support with a professional membership
Denplan, GymFlex and many more…
In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
4 GCSEs A-C/4-9. Two of these should be Maths and English.
A minimum of a Level 3/BTEC Diploma/2 A Levels
Experience and understanding of maintaining Technical schedules
Excellent attention to detail
Confident at engaging with design consultants and site management teams
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
Able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision in an administrative capacity
Professional communication style with the ability to work within a team of varying seniority within the business
Relevant built environment construction qualification (desirable)
More about the Design & Technical Trainee role…

Update and co-ordinate monthly bond schedule.
Update and co-ordinate monthly adoption schedules
Update and co-ordinate half yearly ESE Report.
Assist with setting up central utility contact list for admin on gas/electric meters, connections, diversions and new call offs.
Assist the Technical Managers with checking of all drawings including flat types/bathroom layouts/kitchen layouts.
Monitor sub-contractor design approvals and keep up dated approvals schedule in line with build programme.
Monitor and obtain all critical certificates to ensure documentation is in place for handovers
e. air tests/MCS/EPC’s and CML’s.
Liaise with Building Control and Warranty Provider to discharge any conditions.
Assist with coordinating information to discharge planning conditions
Update monthly water and electricity reports.
Assist with applying for postal addresses and MPAN’s and MPRN’s
Assist with obtaining section agreements and technical approvals
Coordinate information flow and updates on Document Management System
Attend site meetings as required to assist the Technical Manager
Collate and respond to RFI’s in liaison with the Technical Manager
Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group – we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help.