Assistant Technical Coordinator

Vistry Group PLC; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistry Group PLC is seeking an Assistant Technical Coordinator in Takeley, Essex. This role is pivotal in managing new build housing projects, requiring collaboration with various teams and external consultants. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and relevant educational qualifications. Flexible working arrangements may be considered. Join Vistry to develop sustainable communities together.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance

Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Life assurance at 4x your annual salary

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Full UK Driving License or equivalent.
• IT literate: Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing external consultants for drawings.
• Support Engineering, Technical, and Coordination teams.
• Respond to site queries and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Organized

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND/Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Role overview

• ID:
• Entity: Vistry
• Region: Vistry Central Home Counties
• Department: Technical
• Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Job Location: Takeley, Essex
• Date Posted: 13.05.2025

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Technical Coordinator to join our team within Vistry Central Home Counties at our Takeley office in Essex. As an Assistant Technical Coordinator, you will be part of the Technical Team responsible for managing new build housing projects from inception to completion. Your duties will include preparing design information, managing consultants, coordinating with external parties, and liaising with local authorities and other Vistry departments, including site teams.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture but are also committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Please discuss any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore suitable accommodations.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Private medical insurance (employee paid)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme via salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal and additional benefits

Candidate requirements

• Align with company values: Integrity, Caring, and Quality
• IT literate: Office 365
• Hold a full UK Driving License or equivalent
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Ability to recognize and resolve problems quickly and effectively
• Organized with strong task management skills
• Effective communicator both inside and outside the business
• Willingness to learn and follow training plans
• Good planning, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Patience and calmness under pressure
• High accuracy in work

Desirable qualifications

• Construction/Design professional qualification or working towards one
• HNC/HND/Degree
• Proficient in AutoCAD/REVIT

Role responsibilities

• Follow Vistry site procedures
• Assist in managing external consultants for drawings and project timelines
• Attend project meetings
• Support Engineering, Technical, and Coordination teams
• Oversee site investigations and civil/structural design work
• Respond to site queries and resolve technical issues
• Review and issue drawings and coordinate projects
• Contribute to departmental improvements

About Vistry

We build more than homes; we build Vistry. As a responsible developer and award-winning employer, we operate with integrity, caring, and quality at our core. Our goal is to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing, working in partnership with our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We are a UK Green Building Council member, a top five housebuilder, and have received numerous awards including Top Employer and Global Top Inspiring Workplaces.

Join us in making Vistry.

Benefits overview

• 28 days' holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, with options to carry forward or buy additional days
• Auto-enrolled pension with contributions from employer and employee
• Two paid volunteer days annually
• Supportive work environment with growth and development opportunities