Current Vacancies

Technical Coordinator

We are looking for a qualified technical coordinator who has experience of working within an architectural/design environment in residential housing for a fixed term 7 month ...

We are looking for a qualified technical coordinator who has experience of working within an architectural/design environment in residential housing for a fixed term 7 month contract.  

 

As part of the technical team, you will help achieve the departments operating responsibilities for all stages of the design process including statutory approvals. You will also optimise the scope and requirements of the project providing cost effective and technically accurate design solutions to maximise return on investment.  You will have a proven track record within a design environment with a B.I.A.T./Degree or similar.  A sound knowledge of building regulations, warranty providers and SAPS is essential.

 

 

What you will need;

 

  • Degree qualification or similar
  • Minimum 5 to 10 years proven experience
  • Organisational ability
  • Superior written and verbal communication
  • Sound judgement
  • Analytical skills
  • Detail-oriented, problem solver
  • Comfortable working under pressure and with competing demands
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of construction terminology

 

What we offer;

 

  • working Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm
  • 24 days holidays rising to 27 days, plus bank holidays
  • company pension
  • discretionary bonus
  • buy/sell holiday scheme
  • training and development
  • eyecare scheme
  • supplier discount scheme
  • free parking
  • all you can drink tea and coffee!

 

If you would like to apply, please send in your CV with a covering letter to: hr@pennyfarthinghomes.co.uk. We reserve the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or when the position is filled.



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Assistant Site Manager

We have a great opportunity for an assistant site manager to join our team.   Primary focus will also be assisting the site manager by ensuring that the onsite constructi...

We have a great opportunity for an assistant site manager to join our team.

 

Primary focus will also be assisting the site manager by ensuring that the onsite construction team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the site's workload and resources to deliver to programme.

 

What you will need;

 

  • Proven experience of residential builds and working to build programmes and budgets
  • Knowledge, understanding and implementation of health & safety requirements for all on-site activities including the condition and operation of facilities and structures in line with HSE
  • Experience of managing a diverse workforce including subcontractors
  • Demonstrable track record of achieving targets
  • Ability to deliver services of a high standard with a commitment to customer care
  • IT skills
  • SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid
  • A professional qualification in a construction discipline would be a distinct advantage

 

What we will offer you;

 

  • Working Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.00pm
  • 24 days holidays rising to 27 days, plus bank holidays
  • Buy/sell holiday scheme up to 5 additional days
  • Contributory company pension
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Company van and petrol card
  • Corporate eyecare scheme
  • Supplier discount scheme
  • Training and development

 

If you would like to apply, please send in your CV with a covering letter to: hr@pennyfarthinghomes.co.uk. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or when the position is filled.



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