Design and Technical Coordinator

Aldwych Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in London seeks a freelance Design & Technical Coordinator for fire remediation projects. Ideal candidates will understand planning regulations and have general construction knowledge, focusing on external wall construction. This role offers flexibility and long-term opportunities working on high-profile projects.

Benefits

Flexible working - 1 day from home per week

Long-term project opportunities

High-profile fire remediation projects

Qualifications

• Experience in residential projects, ideally high-rise developments.
• Strong understanding of planning regulations and building control requirements.
• Excellent knowledge in external wall construction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage technical design aspects of fire remediation projects.
• Ensure compliance with planning regulations and building control.
• Provide technical input on fire stopping and external wall construction.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

General construction knowledge

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29.06.2025

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BBBH3418_1744971753 Published: 2 months ago

Design & Technical Coordinator - Freelance | Fire Remediation | North East London

Are you experienced in residential design and technical coordination? Do you have a strong understanding of planning, building control, and external wall construction? Looking for a freelance role with flexibility and long-term potential?

About the Company

Our client is a well-established main contractor specialising in residential and mixed-use developments across London. With a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, they are now focusing on fire remediation work, including fire stopping, recladding, and other safety compliance measures under the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements.

About the Role

They are looking for a freelance Design & Technical Coordinator to join their team and support fire remediation projects across London. This role will focus on ensuring compliance with planning and building control while coordinating technical design aspects of projects. While fire remediation experience is not required, a solid understanding of external wall construction and general construction knowledge is essential.

Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage technical design aspects of fire remediation projects.

Ensure compliance with planning regulations, building control, and relevant industry standards.

Work closely with architects, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve design and technical issues.

Provide technical input on fire stopping, recladding, and external wall construction.

Assist in preparing and reviewing technical documentation and drawings.

Support pre-construction activities, including design feasibility and technical assessments.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

Attend site meetings and liaise with project stakeholders.

Requirements

Experience working on residential projects, ideally high-rise developments.

Strong understanding of planning regulations and building control requirements.

Awareness of the Building Safety Act (BSA) - direct experience is not required.

Excellent general construction knowledge, particularly in external wall construction.

Experience in pre-construction is a bonus.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Freelance role with ongoing, long-term opportunities.

Work on high-profile fire remediation projects across London.

Flexible working - 1 day from home per week.

Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor in the residential sector.