Assistant Technical Co-Ordinator

Thorn Baker Construction; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Redditch is seeking an Assistant Technical Coordinator to support the construction team in layout production and manage technical documentation. Ideal candidates will have residential experience, a solid understanding of building regulations, and be proficient in AutoCAD. The position features a competitive salary up to £40,000, bonus schemes, and a hybrid work policy after onboarding.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Car allowance or company car

Hybrid Working Policy

Contributory pension and healthcare

Industry-leading training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in house building or residential projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of current building regulations is necessary.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating layouts and technical reports.
• Coordinate with site investigations and surveys.
• Handle communications with consultants on design.

Skills

House building / residential experience

Good understanding of current building regulations and CDM

Knowledge of current EA/Water Authority/Highway regulations

Good understanding of AutoCAD

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiastic and hardworking

Ability to work on your own initiative

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Technical Co-ordinator
Location: Redditch

Thorn Baker's award‑winning house builder is looking for an Assistant Technical Co‑ordinator to join their busy Construction team. Committed to the highest standards of design, construction, and service this is a great opportunity for a trainee technical co‑ordinator looking to step up with an incredibly successful company with over fifty years of experience across the UK, specialising in sustainable net‑zero homes.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)


• Bonus scheme


• Car allowance or company car


• Hybrid Working Policy, up to 2 days working from home after 3 months onboarding and training period


• Contributory pension and healthcare


• Industry‑leading training and opportunities to progress within the business

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist in the production of layouts and technical reports for land appraisals; and have an understanding of working drawings.


• Brief and commission site investigations, topographical survey and other assessment reports on land acquired.


• Brief engineering and architectural consultants on scope of design, which includes roads, sewers, private drainage, retaining walls, foundation designs, any other substructures below DPC level either private or adopted.


• Initial negotiations/enquiries with statutory bodies and utility undertakers on environmental, drainage, highways and other engineering issues when appraising land.


• Issue engineering information to Commercial, Construction and Sales departments.


• Fee negotiation and appointment of consultants.


• Answer technical queries.


• Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group's Health, Safety and Environment Policy.

Required Skills:

• House building / residential experience.


• Good understanding of current building regulations and CDM.


• Knowledge of current EA/Water Authority/Highway regulations and adoption agreements.


• Good understanding of AutoCAD.


• Excellent communication skills with both internal departments and external bodies.


• Enthusiastic and hardworking, willing to undertake all necessary training.


• Be able to work on your own initiative and fit well within the team and business.

For further information relating to the role, please contact Chloe Taquin of Thorn Baker on (phone number removed) or email.