Technical Coordinator

Job: Technical Coordinator

Location: Stafford, Staffordshire

Salary: £47,000 - £52,000 + Package

Exciting Opportunity for a Technical Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Coordinator to join the team at a well-established organisation/House Builder based in Stafford. The successful candidate will become a key member of a busy Technical Department, responsible for coordinating essential information and working drawing packages to ensure that residential developments are built as intended and that all necessary technical approvals are obtained.

Benefits/Package:

* Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
* Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
* Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Private Healthcare
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* Competitive contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
* Share incentive schemes
* Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, we would like from you…

* A commitment to the company values of Integrity, Caring, and Quality
* BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction, or Civil Engineering
* Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor
* Good level of IT literacy with experience in AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel andamp; Word
* Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards with high customer satisfaction results in a Technical Coordinator role
* Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
* Commercial awareness
* Decision-making ability within the scope of authority
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Problem-solving experience
* Strong mathematical ability
* Ability to design and interpret technical designs and requirements from others
* Professional attitude and appearance at all times
* Continuous improvement mindset
* Ability to work under pressure and handle feedback constructively
* Effective communication skills, liaising with both internal teams and external bodies
* Practical and methodical with strong analytical skills
* Willingness to work additional hours to meet deadlines as required

Desirable:

* Membership with a professional body such as: ICE, CIAT, CIOB
* Principal Designer and associated Health and Safety training/qualifications
* CSCS card qualification
* Experience with Viewpoint drawing management system
* Proficiency in AutoCAD
* Experience in managing technical fees and services cost to completion

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage the site from design stage to post-completion, in line with the delivery programme, as agreed with the Technical Manager.
* Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role in line with the Construction Design andamp; Management Regulations 2015.
* Complete all necessary Health, Safety andamp; Environmental documentation as per company policy.
* Co-ordinate the delivery of surveys and reports required for the development, managing associated requirements from design to completion.
* Oversee the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents, following group procedures.
* Undertake value engineering assessments and ensure buildability.
* Co-ordinate the submission of designs where necessary.
* Assist in producing sales brochures, and in legal and sales handover meetings.
* Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attend progress meetings.
* Co-ordinate consultants to deliver house-type working drawing packs, liaising with key suppliers to provide ancillary drawing information for tender, construction, and sales packs.
* Prepare all drawings and documents for superstructure elements for tender, followed by construction issues and sales handover.
* Ensure the accuracy of information supplied by all departments to avoid discrepancies.
* Submit all information to building control and warranty providers, obtaining necessary approvals such as SAP/HEM Assessments, PEA and EPC's, Secured by Design Approval, and Robust Standard Details.
* Collate all ancillary specialist drawings including those for hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stairs, lintels, p.c. ground floors, and precast upper floors.
* Attend and chair pre-start meetings, briefing all departments on matters related to engineering and working drawings.
* Liaise with architects, civil and structural engineers, and landscape architects to ensure consistency between various designs.
* Assist the Land, Planning andamp; Development teams with advice during the land acquisition stage and provide information for the discharge of planning conditions.
* Monitor and report on technical and development fees, including S106 obligations.
* Resolve all technical-related queries, including conducting site visits as necessary.

If you feel this role would be of interest and you are looking for your next challenge, email me an updated CV or give me a call on 07897069154