Senior Technical Co-ordinator

Barratt Redrow; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technical Co-ordinator to join their innovative team. This role involves overseeing technical information on diverse housing projects, ensuring compliance with building regulations, and liaising with various departments to facilitate smooth project execution. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil or building engineering and demonstrate excellent communication and management skills. This forward-thinking company fosters a hybrid working culture, offering competitive benefits and a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the construction sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

Annual Medical Health Assessment

26 days’ holiday

Flexible Benefits

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Qualified in Civil/Building Engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of construction regulations and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical information from inception to completion.
• Manage external consultants and prepare technical specifications.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Building Regulations

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

IT Skills

Education

Civil/Building Engineering Degree

HNC/HND in Built Environment

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, this team is also responsible for researching the best materials, at the best cost.

In terms of design, there’s the sheer variety of our sites, many of them using existing buildings, and all of them with unique problems to solve. Then there’s the question of new materials and our drive for sustainability and value, all in the face of ever changing building and environmental legislation.

Most of the people in this team have an architectural or engineering background, and for all, we offer the opportunity to gain expertise in design and project management in a thought-provoking setting.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, to ensure that all information is available to the Construction Team and other Departments to suit the project programme. To liaise with and advise other Departments on technical and interface matters and to provide back-up and information flow. To coordinate all technical information on projects from inception to completion.

You will be expected to:

• Brief, manage and drive the external consultants in the preparation and issue of production information to an agreed programme, fee and scope.
• Prepare technical specifications in line with requirements determined by the Land Acquisition budget and Technical/Sales Meetings.
• Prepare and monitor the Design Programme and present it at the Progression Meetings.
• Ensure all statutory enquiries, crossovers, sewer connections and other legal agreements are submitted and pursued for their timely completion.
• Oversee the NHBC/Building Regulations applications to approval.
• Ensure that working drawings are in accordance with the approved Planning Scheme and ensure discharge of planning conditions.
• To monitor and control all production information in close liaison with the Commercial Department to ensure tight cost controls are kept and information produced in line with budget estimates.
• Monitor and control the Professional Fees budget and update fee reports on monthly basis for incorporation into valuation meetings.
• Ensure that the Group Policy and Procedures are fully managed and controlled.
• Oversee preparation and approval of Brochure Plans, Conveyance Plans and Sales Area drawings.
• Attend site progress meetings and carry out site inspection.
• Attend meetings at various stages of projects (Land/Technical hand-over, Project Meeting, Optimisation, Progression, Technical/Sales, Budget Meetings, etc.)
• General liaison and coordination between other parties, both internal and external.
• Attend Subcontractor interviews and meetings where appropriate.
• Respond to site queries and resolve Technical/Construction problems.
• Issuing drawings and information for construction purposes.

What you’ll need

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Qualified as a Civil / Building Engineer or at a Construction related degree level or HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience.
• A working knowledge of both house and apartment construction, Building Regulations, NHBC, Party Wall Awards and associated legislation connected with the construction industry.
• The ability to get on with people together with communication, meeting and management skills essential in dealing with multi-disciplined teams.
• The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner.
• The ability to set tasks and manage others.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• A desire to want to exceed Customer expectations.
• Excellent communicator at all different levels, internally and externally, with a high attention to detail.
• A competent level of relevant IT skills including using AutoCAD/Revit.

Our Company and Benefits

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Construction

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