At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Build Director and team with administration and coordination tasks.
- Company: Crest Nicholson, a leading developer creating vibrant communities for 60 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company bonus, private pension, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working options and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to building sustainable communities.
- Qualifications: Administrative experience, strong communication skills, and IT proficiency required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 60 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities. Crest Nicholson South West Division have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Build Administrator 1 Year FTC to join our successful team, you will be reporting to the Build Director.
This role will provide full secretarial and administration support to the Build Director, Build Managers and site based personnel to ensure the department is run in a smooth and efficient manner.
Responsibilities
- Raise purchase orders.
- Typing of all correspondence.
- Complex diary management.
- Answer and action telephone calls.
- Progressing complaints as appropriate.
- Arrange meetings, rooms, equipment, refreshments and lunches as required.
- Greeting visitors at reception and take to respective meeting room.
- Co‑ordinate holidays in the department to ensure adequate cover and bring any concerns to the attention of the Production Director or Build Managers as appropriate.
- Create and archive office files as appropriate.
- Introduce new and temporary staff to colleagues, tour of building and run through computer and departmental procedures.
Required Experience & Skills
- Some Administrative experience within a commercial office environment.
- Confident with using Xerox Copier/Scanner, Binding Machine, Plan Plotter and a Laminator.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure.
- Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Intermediate IT skills in addition to Excel with Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Able to be flexible by multi‑tasking and re‑prioritising tasks accordingly.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Highly professional and confident manner.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Proactive approach to solving issues.
- Customer service focused.
Desirable
- Experience in working with Production/ Build teams in home building.
The Company
Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and thriving, sustainable communities. We create great places for our customers to live, selecting desirable locations for our developments and taking a holistic approach to the design of our homes and their surroundings. Attractive placemaking helps us deliver appealing and well‑connected communities where people and nature can thrive.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company bonus scheme
- Private pension
- 25 days annual leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Share save scheme
- Gym membership discounts
We are an inclusive employer; the Company will consider flexible working requests for all roles. We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer.
If you are applying to work at Crest Nicholson, we will ask you to supply us with sufficient personal information to help us process your application. To learn more about what personal information we will need to process and why, please refer to our recruitment privacy notice which can be found on the Crest Nicholson website under 'Recruitment Privacy Policy'.
Build Administrator - 1 Year FTC employer: Crest Nicholson
Crest Nicholson is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, a generous benefits package including a company bonus scheme and gym membership discounts, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance. The South West Division fosters an inclusive environment where creativity and collaboration thrive, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the home building sector.
