Technical Coordinator

Senior/ Technical Coordinator: 

The client: The company is one of the largest residential developers in the UK, building new homes and communities across England, Scotland and Wales. They are passionate about building new homes and communities with a focus on sustainability.

The role: The Technical function in our business is really important for the design, layout and delivery of all company sites. The Technical Coordinator is supports elements of site delivery from conception right through to the operational build. From assisting in the planning process to preparing drawings for our developments, this is a broad role. You will need to be creative as well practical, have a very keen eye for detail and be passionate about place making.

What you will do:

• Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning  applications. Enduring applications are in line with the Operation Framework Requirements.
• Participate in managing the preparation of information required for clearance of all planning conditions.
• Ensure thorough co-ordination between all consultants to prevent any adopting, conflicting or maintenance issues during construction of the development. 
• Attend internal and external team meetings as required to assist in the preparation of information for planning submission.
• Participate in managing fees budget in accordance with regional conventions and protocols and effectively manage and administer same through entire life of project.
• Prepare, submit and secure Building Regulations Approvals for developments and Secure Building Regulations/Statutory approvals.
• Clear all Building Regulation conditions to ensure CML’s can be delivered in line with Regional Budget.
• Maintain a good understanding of environmental/ecological constraints to development and ensure that appropriate mitigation is undertaken to allow development to proceed in line with Regional Programme.
• Arrange and Prepare Working Drawings and Collate all supporting information - \residential and none residential uses - and supporting information for issue to Commercial Department for tendering purposes in line with agreed Programme, utilising external consultants where appropriate.
• Undertake detailed assessment and approval of all supporting suppliers and manufacturer’s information, including renewable energy requirements.
• Obtain all assessments and ensure compliance with HQI, Lifetime Homes, Building for Life, DQS etc.
• Review and comment on technical content of all sales literature to ensure compliance with working drawings and issue information to sales to meet requirements of Consumer Code.
• Accuracy of issue and working to tight deadlines and programmes is essential.
• Prepare and submit the enquiries for the appointment of design consultants and coordinate the instruction of the consultants ensuring they are in accordance with the design brief, are an approved consultant and are in budget with the consultant fees etc.
• Chairing and coordinating the design team meetings for designated projects.
• Provide technical support for Production sites
• As a priority, deal with the resolution of site queries in close conjunction with the Project Manager and liaise with Site Manager/Sales Executive to ensure continuity of build progress/sales progress.

General

• Prepare for, attend and participate in all necessary key meetings as required by the Operational Framework
• Attend and participate in all site based and Head Office Development Meetings as necessary, running design team meetings and follow up actions specified. Also attend Housing Associations meetings and other none residential land uses – ensuring appropriate information is provided for requirements to be met.
• Continual input into Value Improvement process.
• Input into health, safety and environmental check lists including house type risk assessments.
• Provide any necessary Input into CDM.
• Any other duties as defined and required by the Technical Director and Technical Manager.
• Produce any home user guide information required by housing association
• Produce O&M information as required.
• Coordination of utility designs and diversions for proposed developments, including the initial enquires through to approved utility designs and provide support to the production team for the coordination of utilities.
• Assisting with the production and monitoring of design programmes for detailed design through the technical stage.
• Assisting with the production and cost management of technical fee schedules and cash flows.

What you will have:

Full technical understanding and knowledge of regulatory constraints.

A thorough understanding and previous exposure to a residential planning process.

Strong project management skills.

An eye for detail with a passion for driving planning submission best practice.

An interest in place making and the design of residential communities.

The benefits we offer:

Agile Working, Healthcare, House purchase discounts, Competitive Pension, Employee share ownership, Time off for charity work