Lead Technical Coordinator – High-Rise Residential

MK Consult; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

MK Consult is seeking a Senior Technical Coordinator in Manchester to lead technical design coordination for high-rise residential developments. You will manage consultant teams, ensure compliance with Building Regulations, and guide projects through RIBA Stages 4–6.

This role requires strong leadership, UK planning knowledge, and experience with Gateway approvals. You will collaborate with internal teams and external bodies to deliver build-ready information and maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering residential developments through detailed design and construction phases.
• Experience with Building Safety Act and Gateway approvals.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning processes.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and management of technical design information for residential developments (new-build, conversion, refurbishment, high-rise).
• Produce and review RIBA Stage 4 technical design drawings and information for buildability and compliance.
• Coordinate third-party consultant design information and ensure timely integration into project designs.
• Oversee submission and approval of planning conditions, Building Regulations, and Building Control approvals.
• Support compliance with the Building Safety Act and Gateway 2/3 processes where applicable.
• Review architectural, structural, MEP, and contractor drawings for coordination and compliance.
• Manage consultant reports, approvals, and technical documentation through the project lifecycle.
• Organise and chair design team meetings, recording actions and tracking delivery against programme.
• Collaborate with construction and commercial teams to resolve technical issues through Stages 5 and 6.
• Support value engineering while maintaining design quality and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain technical records, approvals, and design documentation per company procedures.
• Monitor design risks and identify issues before they impact programme or cost.

Skills

Senior Coordinator

Technical coordination

RIBA Stages 4-6

UK Building Regulations

Multi-storey housing

Stakeholder management

Job description

MK Consult is seeking a Senior Technical Coordinator in Manchester to lead technical design coordination for high-rise residential developments. You will manage consultant teams, ensure compliance with Building Regulations, and guide projects through RIBA Stages 4–6.

This role requires strong leadership, UK planning knowledge, and experience with Gateway approvals. You will collaborate with internal teams and external bodies to deliver build-ready information and maintain high standards.