Senior Technical Coordinator

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

Senior Technical Coordinator

Location: North West (Head Office or Site-Based)

My client is a leading property developer in Manchester. Renowned for craftsmanship, design excellence, and sustainability, we deliver unique residential developments across the UK, combining heritage-led regeneration with high-quality contemporary construction.

The Role

This is a senior technical position requiring extensive experience in the delivery of residential developments through the detailed design and construction phases. The successful candidate will take a leading role in coordinating technical design information, managing consultant teams, and ensuring projects are delivered in compliance with the latest regulatory requirements, including the Building Safety Act and Gateway approval processes.

Experience of working on multi-storey and high-rise residential developments is essential, together with a strong understanding of technical design coordination during RIBA Stages 4, 5 and 6.

You will work closely with internal departments, external consultants, contractors, local authorities, and regulatory bodies to ensure that developments are fully coordinated, buildable, compliant, and delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and management of technical design information for residential developments, including new-build, conversion, refurbishment, and high-rise schemes.
• Produce, review, and coordinate RIBA Stage 4 technical design drawings and information to ensure accuracy, compliance, and buildability.
• Manage and coordinate third‑party consultant design information, ensuring timely integration into project designs.
• Oversee the submission, tracking, and approval of planning conditions, Building Regulations applications, Building Control approvals, and statutory consents.
• Support compliance with the Building Safety Act and manage technical requirements associated with Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 approval processes, where applicable.
• Review architectural, structural, MEP, and specialist contractor drawings to ensure technical coordination and design compliance.
• Manage consultant reports, approval processes, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Organise, chair, and lead design team meetings, recording actions and ensuring delivery against programme requirements.
• Work closely with construction and commercial teams to resolve technical issues and provide ongoing technical support through Stages 5 and 6.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining design quality, performance standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure technical records, approvals, reports, and design documentation are maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor design risks and identify potential technical issues before they impact programme, quality, or cost.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Senior Technical Coordinator, Technical Coordinator, Design Manager, or similar role within the residential development sector.
• Extensive experience delivering multi-storey or high-rise residential developments through detailed design and construction phases.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning processes, construction methods, and statutory approvals.
• Sound understanding of the Building Safety Act, higher-risk buildings requirements, and Gateway approval processes.
• Experience managing and coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Ability to review, interpret, and coordinate architectural, engineering, and specialist contractor drawings.
• Strong knowledge of RIBA Stages 4, 5 and 6.
• Excellent project management, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within demanding timescales.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge designs where necessary and drive solutions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most distinctive residential developments.
• Exposure to complex high-rise, regeneration, and heritage-led projects.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative, and innovative working environment.
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering exceptional places to live.

How to Apply

If you have strong experience delivering high-rise residential developments, a thorough understanding of the Building Safety Act and Gateway approval processes, and a proven track record of successfully managing projects through detailed design and construction, we would love to hear from you.