Technical Administrator

Oakford Homes LTD; Taplow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Early finish on Fridays

Open-plan office environment

Supportive and friendly team

Job summary

Oakford Homes is seeking an organised, proactive Technical Administrator to support the Technical and Construction teams through development and handover of new homes. The role emphasizes maintaining accurate documentation and coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors and utility services in a busy office environment.

Office-based in SL1 8PE with standard hours; salary is dependent on experience. If you are detail-focused and ready to contribute across multiple projects, we’d love to hear from

Qualifications

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with suppliers, subcontractors and utility companies.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Proactive in chasing information and resolving issues.
• Comfortable with documents, records and technical information.
• IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Issuing and distributing technical and construction drawings to relevant teams, subcontractors and consultants.
• Keeping drawings and technical information up to date and ensuring they are issued to the correct parties.
• Maintaining accurate technical records and documentation.
• Liaising with utility companies regarding electricity, gas, water and other services, including meter readings and accounts.
• Checking and processing utility bills and invoices, resolving discrepancies where required.
• Liaising with Site Managers, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Collecting and organising commissioning certificates, warranties, test certificates and other project documentation.
• Answering telephone calls and directing enquiries to the appropriate person.
• Occasionally attending meetings, taking minutes and following up on actions.
• Providing general administrative support across the office.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Proactive

Communication

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oakford Homes is looking for an organised, detail-focused and proactive Technical Administrator to join our growing team.

This is an important role supporting our Technical and Construction teams throughout the development and handover of new homes. You’ll play a key part in keeping technical information, documentation and administration accurate, organised and up to date.

Office-based in SL1 8PE | Monday–Thursday 9:00am–5:00pm | Friday 9:00am–4:30pm

Salary: Dependent on experience

What You'll Be Up To

As our Technical Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Issuing and distributing technical and construction drawings to relevant teams, subcontractors and consultants.
• Keeping drawings and technical information up to date and ensuring they are issued to the correct parties.
• Maintaining accurate technical records and documentation.
• Liaising with utility companies regarding electricity, gas, water and other services, including meter readings and accounts.
• Checking and processing utility bills and invoices, resolving discrepancies where required.
• Liaising with Site Managers, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Collecting and organising commissioning certificates, warranties, test certificates and other project documentation.
• Answering telephone calls and directing enquiries to the appropriate person.
• Occasionally attending meetings, taking minutes and following up on actions.
• Providing general administrative support across the office.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

Required

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with a range of people, including suppliers, subcontractors and utility companies.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Proactive in chasing information and resolving issues.
• Comfortable working with documents, records and technical information.
• IT literate, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems.
• A clear and professional communicator with a positive, can-do attitude.
• In possession of a full driving licence.

Previous experience in an administrative, technical, construction or property environment would be advantageous. However, we're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate the right skills, attitude and willingness to learn.

Why Join Oakford Homes?

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to become an important part of a busy team, supporting the delivery and successful handover of high-quality new homes.

What we offer:

• 25 days' annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
• Early finish on Fridays at 4:30pm.
• Open-plan office environment.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals across the Technical and Construction teams.
• A varied role where no two days are quite the same!

If you’re organised, proactive and looking for a role where you can make a real contribution, we’d love to hear from you.