The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, this team is also responsible for researching the best materials, at the best cost.
In terms of design, there’s the sheer variety of our sites, many of them using existing buildings, and all of them with unique problems to solve. Then there’s the question of new materials and our drive for sustainability and value, all in the face of ever changing building and environmental legislation.
Most of the people in this team have an architectural or engineering background, and for all, we offer the opportunity to gain expertise in design and project management in a thought-provoking setting.
Reporting to the Technical Manager or the Technical Project Manager, to assist in coordinating the needs of the technical team with regards to all technical, engineering and architectural aspects of the business from land acquisition through to site completions and final adoptions.
You will be expected to
- Obtain technical drawings and approvals to enable efficient site start
- Help brief external consultants
- Support in the preparation of technical specifications
- Help prepare the design programme
- Ensure all statutory enquiries, such as sewer connections and other section agreements are submitted and pursued for their timely return
- Support in ensuring NHBC/Building Regulations applications to approval
- Ensure that working drawings are in accordance with the approved Planning Scheme
- Assist in preparing brochure plans, conveyance plans and sales area drawings
- Attend site progress meetings and carry out site inspections
- Attend meetings at various stages of projects
- General liaison and coordination between other parties, both internal and external
- Respond to site queries and resolve technical/construction issues
What you'll need
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
- Excellent communicator, with high detail orientation
- Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs
- Knowledge and understanding of the major functions within the remit of Technical
- Self–disciplined individual, with good time management skills and the ability to manage a number of priorities
- Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately under pressure
- Team player, supportive of colleagues
Our company and benefits
We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first.
We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.
Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive Bonus Scheme
- Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
- 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
- Choice of Flexible Benefits
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Our benefits are fit to measure
Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.
- Private medical cover
- Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.
- Pension
- First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
- Annual Health Assessment
- All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
- Financial benefits
- As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
- Lifestyle benefits
- Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.
- So much more…
- From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.
