Design Coordinator

Richardson Recruit; Castleford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or Allowance

Job summary

Richardson Recruit in Castleford is seeking a Technical Coordinator (Pre-Construction) to lead the technical coordination of residential developments during land acquisition and pre-construction stages.

You will coordinate architects, engineers and external consultants to produce technical layouts and bid packs, review site reports, and ensure technical viability across projects with close collaboration with Land, Technical and Commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Experience within a residential developer, housebuilder or main contractor design & build environment.
• Backgrounds include Senior Design Coordinator, Design Coordinator, Technical Coordinator, Assistant Technical Manager or similar pre-construction roles.
• Strong understanding of residential development, technical due diligence, and the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery.
• Ability to interpret technical reports and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical coordination of residential developments during the pre-construction and land acquisition stages.
• Review technical information including ground investigations, utility reports, ecology reports and other site constraints to identify technical risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate architects, civil engineers and external consultants to produce technical layouts and pre-construction design information.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and complete technical bid packs to support land acquisitions.
• Manage external consultants through the design process on live residential developments where required.
• Liaise closely with the Land, Technical and Commercial teams to ensure developments are technically viable and delivered efficiently.

Skills

Residential development knowledge

Project coordination

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Technical Coordinator / Senior Technical Coordinator - New Homes

£45,000 - £55,000 + Car / Allowance + Benefits

Castleford

The business is continuing to expand across Yorkshire and has a secure pipeline of residential developments. Working closely with the Technical Director, you will play a key role in supporting land acquisition, pre-construction activities and technical due diligence across a range of housing developments.

The successful candidate will become the technical lead during the land acquisition process, coordinating architects, engineers and consultants to produce comprehensive technical bid packs before supporting selected projects through delivery. The business offers genuine long-term progression, with the opportunity to develop alongside a growing technical department.

Technical / Senior Coordinator (Pre-Construction) Position Overview

• Lead the technical coordination of residential developments during the pre-construction and land acquisition stages
• Review technical information including ground investigations, utility reports, ecology reports and other site constraints to identify technical risks and opportunities
• Coordinate architects, civil engineers and external consultants to produce technical layouts and pre-construction design information
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and complete technical bid packs to support land acquisitions
• Manage external consultants through the design process on live residential developments where required
• Liaise closely with the Land, Technical and Commercial teams to ensure developments are technically viable and delivered efficiently

Technical / Senior Coordinator (Pre-Construction) Position Requirements

• Previous experience within a residential developer, housebuilder or main contractor Design & Build environment
• Suitable backgrounds include Senior Design Coordinator, Design Coordinator, Technical Coordinator, Assistant Technical Manager or similar technical pre-construction roles
• Strong understanding of residential development, technical due diligence and the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery
• Ability to interpret technical reports and confidently coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Full UK Driving Licence