Technical Administrator - Vistry Group PLC : Job Details

In a Nutshell…

We have a new opportunity for an Technical Administrator to join our team within Vistry East Yorkshire, at our Leeds office. As our Technical Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the Land & Development Managers in the pre-construction phases of their development projects, including feasibility, legal, design, planning and health and safety related activities.

We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.

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
• Agile working possible (dependent on role)
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
• 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
• As a minimum, educated to A level standard or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position.
• Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• A keen interest in Development or preconstruction activities
• Good geographic knowledge of the area
• Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
• Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals.
• Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation.
• Able to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibility.
• Professional manner
• Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
• Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels.
• Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the Yorkshire area, with access to a vehicle daily.
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

Desirable -

• A desire to continue with further education.
• Some experience in a Development role within the Construction industry; ideally in either Affordable Housing, Care or Property Development

More about the Technical Administrator role…

• Assist others in the assessment of new business opportunities.
• Research and review planning applications, in conjunction with others to identify site constraints and opportunities.
• In collaboration with the team undertake feasibility assessments using group software.
• Assist with the preparation of land and build contracts, to ensure land is secured and contracts are entered into in line with agreed timescales.
• Assist the team to prepare consultant appointments and collateral warranties, and to co-ordinate signatures, scan and circulate documents as required.
• Assist the team to complete paperwork and reports in order to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance.
• Assist the team to procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design. This may include placing orders and dealing with invoice enquiries.
• Assist the team to approve invoices via the company financial systems
• When required organise and administrate meetings and provide information as requested to do so.
• Provide support to the team at external meetings and events, e.g. pre application planning meetings and public consultation events. This may require out of hours working.
• Resolve problems in collaboration with other team members
• Maintain project folders in order to ensure accurate record keeping and audit compliance.
• Management of several small projects, with the support of a Development Manager, to enable development and career progression.
• Collaborate with colleagues as required to share information and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
• Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.
• Any other task deemed necessary to the role.

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…

At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do.

We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry.