Are you looking to start your career in asset management, planning and retrofit within the housing sector? As a Graduate Technical Manager - Asset, you will develop an understanding of how teams collaborate across the organisation and apply this knowledge to support the delivery of planning, technical and retrofit activities. You will gain valuable experience working alongside experienced professionals while contributing to projects that help improve homes and communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative, project management and technical support to the Planning and Technical Manager across planning, design and project delivery activities.
- Support planning applications, design tasks and the delivery of retrofit and asset projects.
- Liaise with customers, consultants, local authorities and internal teams, arranging meetings and providing project updates.
- Build knowledge of housing standards, building regulations, PAS 2035 and modern construction practices, ensuring compliance with current legislation and guidance.
- Identify potential planning, design and delivery risks and contribute to solutions that improve value and project outcomes.
- Undertake basic site inspections and retrofit condition surveys, identifying and recording defects under guidance.
- Ensure project documentation is accurately completed, checked and maintained in line with audit requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting the development of effective processes and procedures.
Why should I join LiveWest?
This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career within a supportive and collaborative environment. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of planning, technical and retrofit activities, work alongside experienced professionals and be supported to develop your technical knowledge and professional qualifications. If you're motivated, eager to learn and passionate about improving homes and communities, this role offers an excellent foundation for your future career.
This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week.
Hybrid Working is available for this role working 2-3 days in the office dependent on business need. You will be based from our Exeter office.
To be successful in your application for the role of Graduate Technical Manager - Asset, you will have the essential skills and experience for a Level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:
Essential Skills:
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including local authorities, consultants and customers.
- Ability to manage and organise complex project information effectively.
- Ability to absorb and use information to achieve positive outcomes for the team.
- Ability to meet performance targets and deadlines.
- Strong teamworking skills with a positive and supportive approach.
- Creative and flexible approach to work with a willingness to learn and develop.
- Ability to support and work alongside technical and professional colleagues and consultants.
Essential Experience:
- General understanding of planning, property development, retrofit principles and the role of housing associations.
- Experience or ability to support the management of projects, programmes and budgets.
- Experience or understanding of assessing project risks and viability.
Essential Knowledge:
- Knowledge and understanding of the planning and design process.
- Basic technical and practical understanding of buildings.
- Awareness of building regulations, planning restrictions and housing standards.
Essential Qualifications:
- Educated to degree level, holding a BSc or MSc, ideally in a RICS or RIBA accredited subject such as Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Construction, Property, Real Estate, Planning or a similar discipline.
- Desire to gain retrofit qualifications and Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) training.
- Desire to attain a relevant professional qualification and continue professional development.
- Due to the nature of this role, which includes site inspections and property visits, a full current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is required.
Please note, we are unable to provide CoS for this role; therefore, applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of this role without requiring a CoS.
Our Reward and Benefits:
- Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
- Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
- Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
- Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
- Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
- Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
- Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
- Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.
About Us:
At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.
Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.
As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve.
We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.
Inclusion at LiveWest:
At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellence, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.
We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.
Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued.
You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.
