Technical Coordinator

Technical Coordinator

My client are growing house builder who have a new and exciting opportunity for a Technical Coordinator to join their Technical team in Penrith, Cumbria to support the Technical Manager in the delivery of housing schemes in the region.

You will be responsible for supporting support and assisting the Regional Technical team and operating team to support the regional and Group Business plan, commercial objectives, budgets and future growth requirements.

Technical Coordinator role:

• Provide ongoing technical support to the Technical Director, Regional Technical team and internal departments through the construction stage on a regular pro-active basis.
• Manage relationships with consultants to ensure the flow of information is within the agreed timescales and in accordance with, and on schedule with the programme.
• Ensure all design information produced is issued to the relevant internal and external departments in accordance with, and on schedule with the programme.
• Control the submission of Building Regulations and warranty applications, including discharge of conditions.
• Interact with internal departments, consultants, suppliers and sub-contractors as necessary in order to achieve Building Regulations and warranty approval and satisfactory conditions discharge.
• Provide sales team with drawing\specification information and support, to ensure that sales have the correct literature for communication with customers.
• Co-ordinate the appointment of utilities, including designs, quotes and any required agreements.

Skills and Experience required

• The role requires a good residential knowledge ideally from a technical design background of either architectural or engineering (preferably both)
• Knowledge of the legal frameworks associated with planning management and development procurement
• Good Technical and legal knowledge and Financial/Commercial awareness
• Good awareness of codes of practice that impact on land acquisition and planning matters e.g. Planning Policy, systems and frameworks, both locally and regionally
• Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Good Organisational skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements
• Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD
• Good verbal and written communication

My client offer a competitive salary (dependant on level of experience), company car or allowance, and an extensive benefits package including 26 day annual leave, bonus scheme, pension, medical insurance, life assurance and share options.

The role offer flexible working arrangements (home, site and office).

If you are interested in the Technical Coordinator role and would like to apply, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat or apply through the link provided.