Technical & Innovation Co-ordinator

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. Bellway is working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Group Head Office is looking to recruit a Technical & Innovation Coordinator to join the Group Technical team. This role can be offered as a Technical & Innovation Coordinator or a senior position depending on experience. 

The Role

The role of Technical & Innovation Coordinator will be to focus on supporting Bellway’s understanding of the continuous changes to building regulations and the new construction techniques, products, and solutions required to deliver the home of the future. Working with our supply chain partners and consultants to identify and establish best practice, guidance, and tools. This will include conducting desk top projects and on-site research to assess the theoretical & real-life performance of new solutions, alongside their practicality and cost for delivery. The role also includes the further development of studies into the CO2 emissions arising from Bellway operations, the homes built and that of the supply chain in the manufacturing of construction products.

Principle accountabilities of the role include:

• Maintain up to date with legislation and regulations as well as understanding future regulations that are coming into effect within the industry
• Working alongside external consultants and suppliers 
• Attend site-based & supply chain partner meetings
• Production and review of Energy calculations SAP (standard assessment procedure) & HEM (Home Energy Model)
• Compliance tools L12021 and FHS
• Sensitivities and drivers
• Production and review of dynamic modelling TM59
• Thorough understanding of Part O and the mitigation measures required for compliance.
• Production and review of Whole Life Carbon analysis.
• Embodied carbon calculations to support product selection.
• Ensure complete design solution delivered in line with company standards
• Support Technical & design teams and colleagues with information requests
• Support, mentor and manage Trainee and Graduate Technicians

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience of working with Autodesk Revit & AutoCAD is desirable
• Experience working within the housebuilding industry in a technical / architectural function.
• Knowledge of building regulations and current NHBC standards

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a Construction / Architectural Technology subject with relevant experience
• CSCS card or equivalent
• Current full driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

• Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be able to express technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

Working Conditions

• Office based role with regular travel for meetings
• Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked
• Core hours

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.