Development Technical Officer

Abri Group; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Abri Group in Bracknell is seeking a Development Technical Officer to support delivery of our ambitious new homes programme. You will work with the Development team to ensure projects meet legislative requirements, industry best practice and our quality standards.

You'll gain experience across technical support, defect management, site visits and contract documentation, while developing your professional knowledge and pursuing the RICS-accredited qualification pathway with Abri's mentorship.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy administrative, technical or project-based environment.
• Strong MS Word, Excel and Outlook skills.
• Ability to analyse information and communicate with diverse audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Willingness to continuously develop professional knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Development, New Business, Sales, Programme Delivery and Customer Care teams.
• Coordinate defect rectification projects and manage contractors.
• Attend site visits to ensure product quality meets guidelines.
• Review technical and contractual documentation to identify risks.
• Assist with post-contract matters and compliance requirements.
• Build positive relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support frameworks development with Procurement colleagues.
• Attend meetings with contractors and project managers.
• Stay up to date with changes in legislation and building regulations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

RICS-accredited qualification pathway

Job description

Are you organised, curious, and passionate about delivering high-quality homes? Do you enjoy working with technical information, solving problems, and building strong relationships with a wide range of people?

We're looking for a Development Technical Officer to join our Development team and play an important role in supporting the delivery of our ambitious new homes programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their technical knowledge and develop a long-term career within the housing and development sector.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll help ensure our developments meet legislative requirements, industry best practice, and Abri's quality standards, while contributing to continuous improvement across our development programme.

What You'll Be Doing:

As our Development Technical Officer, you'll support the Development Technical Manager and wider Development team across a varied and interesting range of responsibilities, including:

• Providing technical support and guidance to Development, New Business, Sales, Programme Delivery and Customer Care teams.
• Supporting the management of defect rectification projects, helping to coordinate contractors and ensure works are completed to a high standard.
• Attend site visits and benchmarks to ensure the quality of products and workmanship are in line with manufacturers guidelines and specifications
• Reviewing technical and contractual documentation and helping identify and manage potential risks.
• Assisting with post-contract matters, including planning conditions, Section agreements, audits and compliance requirements.
• Building positive relationships with internal teams, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Supporting the development of works and services frameworks alongside Procurement colleagues.
• Attending meetings with contractors, project managers and employer's agents.
• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation, building regulations and industry best practice.

What you’ll need:

• A basic understanding and a keen interest of the development, construction, housing or property sector.
• Experience of working in a busy administrative, technical or project-based environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to analyse information, identify solutions and communicate effectively with different audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A willingness to continuously develop your professional knowledge and skills.
• Ability to understand basic written details and drawings

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within Development. As part of your professional development, you will required to undertake and successfully complete the relevant RICS-accredited qualification pathway, supported by Abri through a combination of on-the-job learning, formal training and mentoring.