Assistant Technical Coordinator

Daniel Owen Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building and construction industry is seeking an Assistant Technical Coordinator for their Takeley office. This role involves supporting new-build housing projects by managing design information and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and numerous employee benefits, including a company car and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual performance bonus

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance (employee-funded)

Enhanced family leave policies

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4x annual salary

Employee rewards platform

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role within construction or housing.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing external consultants to produce working drawings.
• Attend design, coordination, and site progress meetings.
• Coordinate and distribute design drawings and documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Education

Construction/design-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Technical Coordinator

Salary: 35,000 + car allowance + bonus

Location: Takeley

Industry: Building and Construction

We're offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Technical Coordinator to join our team at our Takeley office in Essex. In this role, you'll support the delivery of new-build housing projects from the early design stage through to completion. You'll assist in managing design information, coordinating with external consultants and stakeholders, and working closely with local authorities and internal departments, including our on-site teams.

While we believe in the value of in-person collaboration and team culture, we're also open to flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to discuss any specific requirements with us during the interview process.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus

• Choice of company car, car allowance, or travel allowance

• Access to a salary sacrifice car scheme

• Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 39 days with service

• Two paid volunteering days per year

• Private medical insurance available (employee-funded)

• Enhanced family leave policies

• Competitive pension scheme via salary sacrifice

• Life assurance at 4x annual salary

• Participation in share save and share incentive plans

• Access to an employee rewards platform with a wide range of benefits

What You'll Bring:

• Alignment with our values of integrity, care, and quality

• Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office 365

• A full UK driving license (or equivalent)

• Relevant experience in a similar role within construction or housing

• Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently

• Strong time management and task prioritisation skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• A proactive attitude toward learning and development

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Calm and composed under pressure

• Effective team player

• Working towards or holding a construction/design-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) (advantageous)

• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or REVIT software (advantageous)

More About the Assistant Technical Coordinator Role

• Assist in managing external consultants to produce and deliver working drawings on time and within scope and budget

• Attend design, coordination, and site progress meetings

• Support senior members of the technical team including engineering and technical managers

• Help manage site investigation work and civil/structural design through consultants

• Respond to technical queries from sites and assist in resolving issues

• Coordinate and distribute design drawings and documentation

• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of departmental procedures