Design & Technical Trainee

Role Overview:

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Design & Technical Trainee to join our team within Countryside Partnerships Merseyside & Cheshire West. 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…

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  Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
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  28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum
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  Private Healthcare
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  Company contributory pension scheme
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  Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
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  Sharesave scheme
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  Cycle to work scheme – up to £3000
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  Support with a professional membership
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  Denplan, GymFlex and many more…

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  Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
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  4 GCSEs A-C/4-9. Two of these should be Maths and English.
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  A minimum of a Level 3/BTEC Diploma/2 A Levels
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  Experience and understanding of maintaining Technical schedules
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  Excellent attention to detail
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  Confident at engaging with design consultants and site management teams
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  Able to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners
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  Strong IT skills and experience of using computers, preferably Excel, Power Projects & Word
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  Able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision in an administrative capacity
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  Professional communication style with the ability to work within a team of varying seniority within the business
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  Relevant built environment construction qualification (desirable)
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  You must have an indefinite right to work in the UK, on a permanent, full time basis

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  Update and co-ordinate monthly bond schedule.
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  Update and co-ordinate monthly adoption schedules
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  Update and co-ordinate half yearly ESE Report.
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  Assist with setting up central utility contact list for admin on gas/electric meters, connections, diversions and new call offs.
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  Assist the Technical Managers with checking of all drawings including flat types/bathroom layouts/kitchen layouts.
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  Monitor sub-contractor design approvals and keep up dated approvals schedule in line with build programme.
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  Monitor and obtain all critical certificates to ensure documentation is in place for handovers
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  e. air tests/MCS/EPC’s and CML’s.
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  Liaise with Building Control and Warranty Provider to discharge any conditions.
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  Assist with coordinating information to discharge planning conditions
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  Update monthly water and electricity reports.
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  Assist with applying for postal addresses and MPAN’s and MPRN’s
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  Assist with obtaining section agreements and technical approvals
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  Coordinate information flow and updates on Document Management System
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  Attend site meetings as required to assist the Technical Manager
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  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.