Design Administrator

Role overview

We’re looking for a Design Administrator to support the design and technical function at Vistry Works, working from either the Coalville or Warrington factory. In this role, you will help connect the internal and external design teams with the production teams across all factories, ensuring information flows smoothly and work reaches the factory in line with the relevant schedules.

The company values face-to-face teamwork and a strong team culture, while also aiming to offer flexible working arrangements where possible. Any individual needs can be discussed during the interview process to see what may be accommodated.

What’s on offer

• Competitive base pay plus an annual bonus
• Option to join a salary sacrifice car scheme for all employees
• Up to 39 days of annual leave including bank holidays
• 2 volunteering days each year
• Private medical insurance, with cover paid by the employee
• Improved maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive pension arrangement through salary sacrifice
• Life cover of 4 times your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive plans
• Christmas site shutdown
• Employee rewards portal with additional benefits

What we’re looking for

• A person who works in line with the company values of integrity, caring, and quality
• Strong command of MS Office tools
• High attention to detail
• Ability to understand and interpret construction drawings
• Quick learner with a willingness to develop continuously
• Comfortable communicating with people at all levels
• Positive, adaptable approach and a good fit within an existing team
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities while keeping work to a high standard
• Well-developed organisational skills

Desirable experience

• Background in a technical office, design office, or a related discipline
• CAD capability
• Prior experience in residential housing
• Working knowledge of Viewpoint for Projects
• Understanding of timber frame construction components

Key duties

• Support the Design Assistant/Design Administrator function by ensuring work is issued to the factory as required and aligned to factory and site schedules
• Work closely with the factory production team to keep design information moving correctly
• Check and coordinate drawing packs and electronic files for factory release, and prepare site drawing packs for issue to the site contracts team
• Upload and maintain bills of material updates in D365
• Assist with uploading and managing drawings in Viewpoint or other shared design locations
• Attend regular production meetings when needed
• Carry out additional tasks assigned by the Design Manager in support of the wider design team

About the employer

Vistry is a UK homebuilder and manufacturing business focused on doing the right thing. The organisation operates through its brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes, alongside Vistry Works and Vistry Services. It is a UK Green Building Council member, a top-five UK housebuilder with a five-star HBF customer satisfaction rating, and a multiple award winner, including recognition for employer excellence and talent attraction.

Working style

This is an in-person role based at the factory, with flexibility considered where possible. Candidates are encouraged to raise any specific requirements during the interview stage.