At a Glance
- Tasks: Support design and technical teams, ensuring smooth production processes.
- Company: Join Vistry Works, a leading UK housebuilder with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, up to 39 days leave, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a responsible developer making a real impact in housing.
- Qualifications: Proficient in MS Office, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Design Administrator to join our team within Vistry Works, at our Coalville or Warrington factory. As our Design Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the design and technical department, working closely with both the internal and external design teams and the production teams for all factories. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we are also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. This is a Fixed Term Contract for 8 months.
What's in it for you:
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Christmas company shutdown
- 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
- Proficient in MS Office programmes
- Attention to detail
- Ability to interpret construction drawings
- Quick and eager to learn, with a focus on continuous development
- Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
- Positive and flexible approach to work, integrating with the existing team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively liaise with other departments
- Prioritise tasks whilst maintaining a high standard
- Good organisational skills
Desirable:
- Technical or design office experience or other related discipline
- CAD skills
- Previous experience in Residential Housing sector
- Knowledge and understanding of Viewpoint-for-Projects
- Understanding of timber frame construction components
More about the Design Administrator role:
The role of the Design Assistant is to ensure work is issued to the factory as required, in line with factory and site schedules, working closely with the factory production team. Responsibilities include checking and coordinating drawing packs and electronic files for factory release, coordinating site drawing packs for issue to the site contracts team, uploading and maintaining Bills of Material updates in D365, assisting in uploading and managing drawings within Viewpoint or other shared locations used by the design team, attending regular production meetings as required, and undertaking other tasks as directed by the Design Manager to support the wider design team.
We build more than homes; we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry.
Design Administrator - Coalville in Norfolk employer: Vistry
At Vistry Works in Coalville, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture. With a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a commitment to employee development, we offer unique benefits such as private medical insurance and volunteering days, ensuring our team members feel valued and empowered. Join us in shaping sustainable communities while enjoying a flexible working environment that prioritises your well-being and growth.
