Senior Technical Coordinator

Vistry Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Greater London seeks a Senior Technical Coordinator to manage the design process across multiple sites. This role involves collaborating with consultants and local authorities to ensure all designs meet specified standards and regulations. Ideal candidates will have a background in construction or civil engineering and proven leadership in technical coordination. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a technical role at a residential house builder.
• Good IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word.
• Proven ability in a Senior Technical Coordinator role to deliver designs on time, to budget and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple sites from design stage to post-completion.
• Coordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for development.
• Undertake the Principal Designer role under relevant regulations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Technical Coordinator to join our team within Vistry West London, at our office in Ealing. The Senior Technical Coordinator will control the complete design process, managing consultants, liaising with statutory and local authorities, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as necessary to ensure designs comply with legislation, standards, and Vistry Group specifications, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple sites from design stage to post-completion, in line with delivery programme and key dates, as agreed with the Technical Director/Manager.
• Undertake the Principal Designer role under the Construction Design & Management Regulations 2015 and complete all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents in line with Group Policy & procedures.
• Coordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion.
• Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with Group procedures.
• Coordinate consultants to deliver civil engineering designs including legal plans and house type working drawing packs.
• Obtain and collate ancillary specialist drawings (e.g., hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stair, lintels, PC ground floors, precast upper floors).
• Undertake value engineering assessments and ensure buildability is considered.
• Coordinate submission of designs and secure technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 & S278, followed by timely completion of legal agreements.
• Coordinate utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate information and liaise with architects, civil and structural engineers, and landscape architects to ensure consistency between designs.
• Prepare all drawings and documents for engineering and superstructure elements for tender, followed by construction issue and sales handover.
• Coordinate street naming with local authority, complete plot lists, and distribute internally and externally within the business.
• Where applicable, obtain Management Company quotations, review, compare, and provide recommendations for appointments to the Sales & Technical Director.
• Assist in the production of Sales brochures, legal documentation, and sales handover meetings.
• Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attend progress meetings; submit information to NHBC and obtain approvals, including SAP Assessments and EPCs as required.
• Attend and chair Pre-Start Meetings and brief all departments on matters related to engineering and working drawings.
• Assist the Land, Planning & Development teams with advice during land acquisition and support discharge of planning conditions.
• Monitor and report technical & development fees including S106 obligations; resolve technical queries through site visits and progress meetings.

Qualifications

• BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering.
• Extensive experience in a technical role at a residential house builder.
• Good IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word.
• Proven ability in a Senior Technical Coordinator role to deliver designs on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction.
• Excellent organization and time management with ability to multitask; commercially aware; able to make decisions within authority.
• Able to lead and work as part of a team; strong problem-solving and analytical skills; good mathematical ability.
• Ability to design and interpret designs and the technical demands of others; professional appearance at all times.
• Continuous improvement mindset and drive to achieve customer satisfaction; able to work under pressure and accept constructive criticism.
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise with internal staff and external bodies; practical and methodical with strong analytical skills.
• Embrace the company’s core values; willingness to work extra to meet deadlines as required.
• Desirable: Member of a professional body (e.g., ICE, CIAT, CIOB); Principal Designer and related Health & Safety training/qualifications; CSCS card; Viewpoint drawing management system; AutoCAD proficiency; management of technical fees and services cost; ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 39 days with service
• 2 volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance (employee paid cover)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with additional benefits