Technical Administrator - Fixed Term Contract

Taylor Wimpey plc

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. 

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. 

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job summary/Purpose

Role is to deliver efficient, customer focussed, professional administration support to Technical staff, with particular emphasis on smooth operation of department.

Primary Responsibilities

Raising internal architectural/engineering purchase orders within COINs and set up any new consultants for payments
Liaise with consultants in creating and obtaining consultant framework agreements, health and safety questionnaires and professional indemnity insurances
Maintaining development records, producing meeting minutes, photo copying, answering phone calls when technical staff are unavailable and general filing
Assist in clearing building regulation conditions/NHBC conditions to ensure CML’s are achieved
Assisting and co-ordinating in development drawing pack issues and maintaining drawing registers;
Assisting co-ordination of planning submission documents;
Create and manage webpages for new proposed developments and monitor/update on a regular basis;
Liaising and assisting with appointment of external professional consultants
Create and issue customer health, safety and environmental documents;
Monitor and request building completion certificates;
Issue planning applications via sharepoint to head office;
Reception cover when required;
Monitor and maintain departments Doc-hosting;
Request postal addresses from local authorities and issue within TW;
Request MPAN’s/MPRN’s and issue; and
Any other duties as required to meet the needs of the business

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

Organisational/Administration background
Good PC skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Worked in a time critical environment
Worked in a team environment
Experience in financial management
Previous experience in the housebuilding or construction industry (Preferred)
Knowledge and experience of multi utilities

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions.  We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.  Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.    

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. 

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants: Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role