Technical Trainee

Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 50 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.

Working and learning from experienced technical professionals such as our Technical Managers and Technician’s. You will also be mentored by Senior Directors within our business and have the opportunity to undertake formal training to support your ongoing professional development.

Tasks would involve:

• Assisting where requested in the technical appraisals, abnormal costings of potential development land are provided within required timescales
• Assisting where requested in ensuring that the most cost-effective options in physically developing the land are recommended.
• Ensuring, where requested, that the site can be properly serviced and constructed upon.
• Assisting as requested with strategic land acquisitions and Planning Appeals including strategic technical studies, negotiating with statutory Authorities, instructing Consultants and obtaining/vetting their reports.
• Assisting with our drawing management system and electronic filing as well as general admin preparing payment requests.
• Uploading information to Anaplan/NHBC portal and keeping approvals tracking documents up to date.
• Assisting where requested that within the Technical Department an awareness is maintained of the need for suitable development land to be acquired and that the Company are made aware of all relevant information coming to the attention of the Department's staff which may assist in the identification and securing of sites.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Project Management or Quantity Surveying at a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent skill as may be obtained in order to be able to undertake the tasks required within the Technical Department.
• Highly competent computer skills on programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project and PowerPoint
• A strong interest in planning, design, construction related contracts & project management. Classified as General
• Analytical with good problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, identify key priorities and proactively deal with issues.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision but also be able to work well as part of a team with enthusiasm and energy.
• Flexible approach to work
• Attention to detail

The Company

Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and thriving, sustainable communities.

We create great places for our customers to live, selecting desirable locations for our developments and taking a holistic approach to the design of our homes and their surroundings. Attractive placemaking helps us deliver appealing and well-connected communities where people and nature can thrive.

As an employer of choice, we offer an extensive range of benefits, to include: 

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Private pension up to 12.5%
• Private healthcare and cash plan options
• 28 days' annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Share save scheme
• Gym membership discounts 

We are an inclusive employer; the Company will consider flexible working requests for all roles.

We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer. If you are applying to work at Crest Nicholson, we will ask you to supply us with sufficient personal information to help us process your application. To learn more about what personal information we will need to process and why, please refer to our recruitment privacy notice which can be found on the Crest Nicholson website under ‘Recruitment Privacy Policy'.