Adoptions Assistant (Construction Industry)
Anwyl is the perfect example of family business at its best. Across our business divisions – Partnerships, Homes and Joinery we are known for thoughtful building, creating quality properties that last, and that offer individuality and personalisation. We don’t just think of our buildings as bricks and mortar. We build places for people, and we build for tomorrow and beyond.
Hours: 8.30am – 5.15pm (Mon- Thurs)
8.30am – 4.00pm (Fri)
Salary: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance
Reporting to: Adoptions Manager
Location: Head Office in Ewloe, North Wales. This role will require travelling to sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working within the Engineering Team to support the Technical Department and wider Business Departments to ensure the efficient delivery and Adoption of development sites and focus on bond reduction
- Assisting the Technical Dept. (both Design and Engineering Teams) in meeting their operational objectives.
- Assist the Technical Dept. in managing our legacy sites and new sites to ensure Works are completed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Liaising with Adopting Authorities to achieve the issue of Certificates of Practical Completion and Final Certificates and assisting with ensuring Works are put onto Maintenance as soon as possible.
- Assist the Adoptions Manager with Adopting Authorities and undertaking site inspections with the Adopting Authorities to agree necessary remedial works prior to Adoption.
- Attending Meetings with Adoption manager and 3rd parties for progress of the adoptable elements of the site.
- Data input and managing processes.
- Review and survey developments for remedial Works prior to Adoption, including procuring CCTV of drains and other surveys that may be required and liaising with Local Authorities, Adopting Authorities and Statutory Undertakers as required to facilitate such surveys.
- Review the Anwyl Homes Bond liability across all developments against our agreed Bond facility ceiling and monitor the extent of our liability. Seek to reduce Anwyl Homes Bond liability as soon as possible.
- Procuring, programming, managing and supervising remedial works to ensure the timely Adoption of roads, sewers, pumping stations and open spaces covered under Section 38 & S278 and Section 102 and 104 and other Agreements as necessary.
- At all times comply with Company policies, procedures and instructions.
Skills and abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent IT skills (inc AutoCAD)
- Time management
- Organisational skill
- Attention to detail
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload
Experience
- Desirable Knowledge and experience of Adoption Processes and procedures
- Experience of construction industry, ideally in road and sewers
Knowledge
- Industry/commercial knowledge
- Technical awareness and knowledge of design processes
- Computer systems and IT
- Microsoft Office & AutoCAD
Personal attributes and other requirements
- Demonstrates initiative
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Adaptable/flexible
- Problem Solving
- Keeping calm under pressure
- Punctuality
- Accountability
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Smart Health
- Eyecare vouchers for Specsavers
- Wider Wallet (employee discount site)
- Length of Service
- Death in Service
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Gym discount
Closing date: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Anwyl Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer