Full-Time

Construction Administrator

Posted on 5/28/2025

Vistry Group

Vistry Group

501-1,000 employees

Provider of affordable mixed tenure homes

No salary listed

Entry, Junior

Peterborough, UK

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Administrative Support
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English
  • Experience of working in an office environment
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Excellent numeric and literacy skills
  • Able to work with a high degree of accuracy
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to communicate with colleagues of varying seniority
  • Be able to work well as part of a team and able to use own initiative when required
  • Professional, with a positive outlook
  • Able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
  • Willingness to learn and develop skills and knowledge
  • A commitment to work as required to meet the needs of the business
Responsibilities
  • Produce letters, reports, and memos as required, using Microsoft Office packages, and Vistry systems. E.g. COINS and Keys.
  • Provide support to all site-based personnel to ensure the smooth running of developments.
  • Order PPE, workwear, and stationery etc. items as needed.
  • Arrange and support construction meetings and events, including accommodation arrangements as required.
  • Collate monthly Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) figures.
  • Assist in the production of site setup and site handover packs.
  • Collate and log build cases and communications from sites into Vistry’s CRM system, Keys.
  • Support the construction Director with the distribution of construction-related documents and reports to site teams and relevant stakeholders and members of the supply chain. E.g. NHQC reports.
  • Maintain an accurate and efficient electronic filing and archiving system.
  • Maintain the construction department’s training matrix.
  • Book and organise training for the construction team in line with legal and company requirements.
  • Be familiar with the Company’s Safety, Health, and Environmental policies.
  • Support the technical team with NHBC, Premier Guarantee & LABC registrations.
Desired Qualifications
  • BTEC diploma or certificate in administration

Vistry Group focuses on providing affordable mixed tenure homes in the UK. They operate through partnerships to create sustainable communities and add social value, aiming to leave a positive legacy in the areas they develop. Their approach includes a timber-frame manufacturing operation called Vistry Works, which has three factories and contributes to their goal of achieving net zero emissions. Vistry Group delivers thousands of homes annually for both affordable and private markets and boasts a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, including Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. They have received multiple awards for their work, including a 5 Star Rating from the Home Builders Federation for customer satisfaction.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dartford, United Kingdom

Founded

1885

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Octopus Energy enhances Vistry's eco-friendly market appeal.
  • Regional expansion under new leadership could drive growth in North Midlands.
  • Affordable housing projects align with rising demand, boosting market share.

What critics are saying

  • Job cuts and revenue slump suggest potential financial instability.
  • 'Zero Bills' technology may risk customer dissatisfaction if it underperforms.
  • Redeveloping historic sites could face public opposition and regulatory delays.

What makes Vistry Group unique

  • Vistry's 'Zero Bills' initiative sets it apart in sustainable housing solutions.
  • The Beam Park project showcases Vistry's excellence in urban regeneration.
  • Vistry's mixed-tenure approach caters to diverse housing needs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company News

Connect East Midlands
May 21st, 2025
Vistry appoints MD for newly formed North Midlands business unit

Vistry, the provider of mixed-tenure homes, has appointed Dave Bradley as the managing director of its new North Midlands regional business unit.

Construction Enquirer
May 21st, 2025
Vistry lands deal to build 600-home Sunderland scheme

Vistry will work with Sunderland City Council to create the city centre's largest new residential community on the brownfield site where enabling works are underway.

Insider Media
Mar 24th, 2025
First phase of 260 affordable homes in Coventry will be ready to move into this Autumn

Platform Home Ownership is collaborating with Vistry at the Keresley development named Loomcroft, helping to meet the increased demand for affordable, accessible housing across the West Midlands.

UK Aviation News
Mar 17th, 2025
UK set to lose another historic airport to developers as notice served

Vistry Group has said that is working with the Air Ambulance to ensure it can continue operating through the initial phase of development but it will be forced to relocate like many of the businesses on the site.

The Business Desk
Mar 17th, 2025
Housing providers join forces to develop 122 affordable homes

Vistry Group, a provider of mixed-tenure homes, has partnered with housing provider Thirteen Group to develop 122 homes in Beverley.

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