Team Administrator - Construction

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder is seeking a Production Controller to join their team in Exeter. In this role, you'll support the Construction Director with various administrative and compliance tasks across multiple sites. Ideal candidates have previous administrative experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This permanent position includes benefits like a company bonus scheme and enhanced pension.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced Company Pension

Life Assurance

26 days holiday plus additional bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience is essential.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) necessary.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries and scheduling meetings for Site teams.
• Coordinating purchase orders and supporting recruitment efforts.
• Maintaining documentation and scheduling site meetings.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Tilia Homes is a 5-star, customer-focused housebuilder committed to putting people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We strive to deliver the highest standards in design, build quality, and service for our customers. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals who share this passion to join our team.

Our benefits package includes:

• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• 26 days holiday plus additional bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

About The Role

Internally, we refer to this position as Production Controller. We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Controller to join our friendly team, working from our Western region and based at our head office in Exeter, on a permanent contract.

As a Production Controller, you will support the Construction Director and Site teams in coordinating, administering, and ensuring compliance across all sites within the region.

Your duties will include:

• Managing diaries and scheduling meetings
• Event planning and coordination, including organizing site meetings and training
• Supporting inductions for all levels of the site team
• Ordering site uniforms, IT equipment, and stationery
• Managing NHBC and CCS registrations
• Assisting with collation and binding of documentation for Contractor Reports
• Maintaining holiday forms and charts, and identifying coverage risks
• Compiling and maintaining plot files to ensure documentation is available for practical completion, along with daily electronic filing of site documentation
• Collating and inputting Build and Sales information
• Filing plot sign-off sheets and recording accordingly
• Coordinating purchase orders
• Supporting recruitment and agency usage
• Answering the office intercom and managing door access
• Supporting PA/Office admin duties and providing cover during lunch breaks and holidays

About You

• Previous administrative experience is essential
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with IT systems or project management tools
• Professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills
• Previous construction industry experience is a plus but not required
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations in the workplace
• Full UK driving license

Bringing together the trusted brands of Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive impact on the UK housebuilding market by providing more affordable homes. Guided by innovation and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities and delivering homes that are desirable and environmentally friendly.