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We are seeking a proactive Trainee with a Construction or Built Environment background to join our technical team to gain an insight into how to manage the adoption process for highways, sewers, and public open spaces (POS). You will ensure tight control of bonds and budgets, working closely with the Pre-construction engineering and adoptions manager . This role also involves managing historical infrastructure not available for adoption.
You will gain exposure and experience in:
- To assist with all Health & Safety Method Statements and Risk Assessments are approved by H&S Regional Advisor prior to commencing maintenance works on completed sites.
- Produce CDM Pre-construction Health and Safety Files where necessary. Ensure all Health & Safety Method Statements and Risk Assessments for approval by the Pre-construction engineering and adoptions manager prior to commencing maintenance works.
- Participate in reviewing existing bond liability and identify where they can be reduced / eradicated.
- Support the pre-construction engineering and adoptions manager with the Business Unit’s bond portfolio and identify the key triggers to facilitate reduction. Ensure the dates for these are clear and that all steps are identified, and the necessary inspections and certificates are applied for, with required works undertaken in the most cost efficient and timely way.
- Assist with keeping the regional adoption schedule and completed estates report up to date and keep the Business Unit well within its bond limits.
- Liaise with internal and external legal teams regarding agreements, deeds and land transfers.
- Prior to sites finishing attend site closure meetings with pre-construction engineering and adoptions manager as well as relevant departments and to ensure that the relevant actions are instigated to allow the adoption process to commence bonds are reduced at all trigger points as soon as possible. This will include ensuring all works are on maintenance as soon as possible and managing the site during this period (organising repairs, maintenance contracts, liaising with external Contractors and dealing with customer queries).
- Using AutoCAD to produce AdoptionsPlans for Highways, Sewers and POS areas.
Ready to build a brighter future with Taylor Wimpey? Join us and unleash your potential as a Trainee Adoptions Assistant. Together, we can help you unlock your future!
What you will need:
- Previous experience in Ground working/landscaping or strong site experience, with the desire to progress into the field of adoptions (Preferred)
- Drivers Licence and own mode of transport (Essential)
- Strong Problem Solving abilities
- Strong communication skills across a range of personnel
- A Willingness to travel around your area
- Full indefinite UK working rights
What you will receive:
- £30,400 starting salary with pay increases as you reach milestones throughout your training.
- Fully funded training and support towards your HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- Full Benefits Package including private medical cover, retail discounts and much more!
- 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Individuals seeking employment at Taylor Wimpey should know that we foster a culture of inclusion and value diversity positively which creates a better workplace and delivers stronger outcomes. We commit to treating all our job applicants and employees fairly and with respect, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic. If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Checks and eligibility to work:
To be successful in this role you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK.
If you are successful at interview and the Company considers making an offer of employment, you may be asked to give your consent to the following pre-employment check[s] being undertaken by our third-party provider, Experian (or any other appropriate third-party provider that the Company chooses to engage).
The type of checks made will depend on the role in question but may include any or all the following
- Criminal records (DBS);
- Credit reference
- DVLA
The purpose of such checks will be to assess your suitability for the role. If it subsequently transpires that you have given incorrect, false or misleading information, your application will not be taken further.
