Technical Coordinator

My client has a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Coordinator to join their team in their Wakefield office. My client is a regional housebuilder who build both open sale and social housing.

As the Technical Coordinator, you will coordinate all technical information between external consultants and internal departments throughout the design and construction process. To ensure all approvals are obtained and information received and issued to allow for a prompt start on site

Key Responsibilities

- Comply with the company Life of Site processes.
- Ensure all drawings and details are accurate and commercially suitable throughout the design and construction phase stages.
- Co-ordinate and chair design team meetings with internal and external participants
- Attend and contribute to progress meetings on site as required.
- Co-ordinate the planning process where required and review planning approval to ensure conditions are addressed prior to start on site
- Agree construction specification, SAP and bream strategy for the project
- Coordinate the submission of a Building Control application and supporting documentation
- Liaise with consultants and attend meetings to progress all relevant Technical matters
- Assist Commercial and Buying teams in review and approval of subcontractor design information.
- Ensure accurate and on time design information in line with client requirements
- Ensure cost effective design control and buildability
- Maintain and manage all current drawings/documents/information for all new build contracts on the Viewpoint Platform.
- Review and check contract documentation, warranties and bond requirements in liaison with Contracts Manager.
- Apply for and secure statutory body approval of Engineering Design and ground remediation
- Co-ordinate and Temporary Works designs.
- Attend site visits and meetings in order to solve issues that arise during the construction process.
- Ensure that new regulation requirements are anticipated and incorporated as required

Experience and qualifications

- Proven working experience in Architecture / Civil Engineering
- Previous experience in Residential Housing sector
- Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control regulatory approvals including all section agreements (section 38 §ion 104 designs)
- Full Current UK Driving Licence
- Project management and supervision skills
- Thorough, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to confidently challenge decisions made by others
- Quick and eager to learn, with a focus on continuous development
- Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
- Proficient in MS Office programmes
- Analytical approach
- To have a positive and flexible approach to work, integrate with the existing team and provide support and guidance to others when required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively liaise and co-ordinate activities between departments

Salary and Package

- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum
- Private Healthcare
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
- Sharesave scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support with a professional membership
- Denplan,
- GymFlex

This is a superb opportunity to join an established but growing business working with opportunity for career progression. For more information on this role please contact Paul Wilkinson on 07747441156 or via email on paul.wilkinson@anderselite.com