Portfolio Co Ordinator

To support the new product development team, with the maintenance and delivery of standard information - new and existing, which defines the business standard product portfolio. This information comprises of standard plans including detail drawings demonstrating design intent, material specifications, sampling within the design studio and sales tools such as standard product brochures, mood boards etc.

Accountabilities

- Support with the creation and maintenance of standard plans and specifications relating to new and updated models which are current to the product portfolio, in line with required timeframes. Where new model information is created, ensure that it is consistent with other applicable designs both in terms of drawing format and content.

- Create Revit families required for new designs and updates to existing products e.g. product obsoletions, once new products have been approved through the PPCB Process. Ensure these are kept up to date in all applicable standard plans and consistent with product standardisation directives.

- Provide support where necessary with the design of prototype homes, ensuring (in consultation with other departments and suppliers) that all new designs are technically resolved, clearly communicated, and in a manner which is best suited to the manufacturing process to minimise build times.

- Support with the administration and delivery of product changes through the PPCB process, from reselection/ change through to communication to the wider business. This can include updating product brochures, liaising with suppliers for samples and ensuring up to date costs, descriptions and variation controls are in place.

- Ensure that all designs comply with the relevant British standards BS3632.

- Work at-all-times in accordance with company processes and assist in the development of internal protocols to support the departments commitment to excellent service through continuous improvement.

Health & Safety

- Ensure safe working practices are maintained and current legislation adhered to.

- Comply with company health and safety policy and procedure.

- Maintain good housekeeping standards and improve where necessary.

Diversity & Inclusion

- Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the company equality and diversity policy.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS (INTERNAL) KEY RELATIONSHIPS (EXTERNAL)

- New Product Development Team - Procurement and Specifiers

- Head Of Technical /Tech Dept - Sales Team

- Head of Portfolio - Transformation Analyst

- Production Managers and Team Leaders - Product suppliers

Requirement Essential Desirable

Qualifications - Conversant user of Revit in construction-based design, including family creation.

Experience and Knowledge - Excellent attention to detail, driven by high working standards and a meticulous approach. - Understanding of design constraints associated with BS: 3632 compliant homes.

- A commitment to meeting tight deadlines whilst working under pressure, recognising the importance of timely information in a manufacturing environment. - Demonstrable space planning skills and excellent spatial awareness.

- Enthusiastic and self-motivated, willing to put in extra effort when required. - Experience in a design related field

- A proactive mind set.

- Creative problem-solving skills combined with an analytical approach.

- An organised and systematic approach with good planning skills.

- An excellent team player, with good communication & listening skills.

- Good practical awareness stemming from a curiosity to understand how things are constructed.

- Good IT skills, competence with Microsoft Office and Outlook.

- Good self-presentation skills, polite and well mannered.

- Training will be provided where required (in-house).

Skills, Competencies and Abilities - Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills.

- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

- Use Initiative

- Possess a flexible, supportive and approachable manner.

- Willingness and flexibility to adapt to new methods and tasks.

- Able to represent the company positively, professionally and with credibility.

- Excellent attention to detail.

- Intermediate level of IT literacy.

- Ability to manage priorities under pressure.

Personal Attributes - Able to make things happen.

- Being proactive.

- Can effectively work and collaborate with others.

- Appetite to understand how and why designs work, and what makes good design.

Values - Strong customer focus (internal and external).

- Be passionate and proud.

- Take responsibility and ownership.

- Deliver on commitments and accountabilities.

- Striving to be the best.

- Thinking and working smartly.