Technical Development Assistant

Keepmoat Group; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Technical Development Assistant in Doncaster for a fixed term contract. This role involves providing administrative support, managing documentation, and assisting the Technical Development team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about construction, possess strong organisational skills, and have proficiency in Excel and other IT tools. Experience in a construction-related field is desirable, fostering career development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Bonus Scheme

Special offers for staff

Genuine development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Creative with an eye for design.
• Quick learner with ability to use standard IT packages.

Responsibilities

• Administer drawings and specifications to document registers.
• Issue technical memos and update department pages.
• Coordinate diaries for the team and assist with reporting.

Skills

Passionate about construction and design

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

English and Maths GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent

Current or ongoing qualification in a construction-related subject

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Asite

Job description

Keepmoat Homes is a fast growing top 10 UK housebuilder. We design and build quality homes and create places where people want to live. Our investment and participation helps transform communities and improves the lives of local people. We have a national presence combined with local knowledge and expertise in all aspects of housing – from finance, design and planning, to developing and building. Our comprehensive skills and capabilities give us a wider perspective across the whole housing lifecycle and we create lower risk ways of building homes people need.

Main Purpose of the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Development Assistant to join us as part of our Group Technical Department, based from our Doncaster head office with agile/hybrid working. This is a fixed term contract role to cover maternity leave for a period of around six months. Reporting to the Technical Development Director, the successful candidate will provide administration support service to the department, while developing their own technical and architectural knowledge and skills. The Technical Development Assistant will support all Technical Development team members and demonstrate strong relationships through ability to work cross functionally to achieve successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Administer drawings and specifications to document registers
• Issue technical memos
• Update the departments SharePoint and Asite pages
• General administrative duties such as attending meetings and taking minutes
• Set up and maintain filing systems
• Coordinate diaries for the team
• Assist with the monthly update and coordination of reporting in line with NHBC requirements
• Distribute analysis to regions and monitor reporting showing NHBC statistics across the groups

HS&S Responsibilities

Take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Passionate about construction and design and joining one of the UK’s largest housebuilders during a period of growth
• Collaborative, confident and enthusiastic, able to work alone and as part of a team, with a professional attitude and approach to work
• Approach work in a straightforward manner, possessing excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Creative, with an eye for design and the ability to communicate well both in writing and verbally
• Quick learner with the ability to use standard IT packages such as Excel
• English and Maths GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent minimum
• Current or ongoing qualification in a construction-related subject desirable
• Advanced Excel skills, experience of SharePoint or Asite, and any past experience of construction or design

Why Work for Us?

• Competitive rates of pay – regularly checked against competitors and reviewed yearly
• Bonus Scheme – annual scheme linked to team and company performance
• Special offers for staff – includes holidays, health club memberships and days out
• Trust – encouragement to bring ideas and get the most out of your job
• Development – genuine development opportunities to progress your career

Our Values

• Straightforward – get the job done efficiently and effectively, friendly, open and honest, respectful and transparent
• Collaborative – work together in partnership to deliver the best customer experience
• Passionate – care about what we do, put pride and energy into delivering results
• Creative – proactive, flexible and resourceful, learning and delivering solutions, tailor services to customer needs

Reference: KMH/CN/2013
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Doncaster, DN5 4PL
Employer: Keepmoat Homes, Central Services
Job type: Fixed Term
Closing date: 28/02/2026

Please apply now. For more information including a full job description and person specification, please contact [e-mail].