Senior Technical Coordinator

Knightwood Associates; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected residential developer based in Peterborough is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee the complete design process of residential projects. The ideal candidate will manage consultant teams, ensure compliance with legislation, and coordinate designs and approvals for major schemes. This opportunity offers a chance to work on large complex projects and requires strong project management and liaison skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex residential projects.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage site through design to post-completion.
• Prepare development programs with risk management.
• Co-ordinate delivery of required surveys and reports.

Skills

Project management

Liaison with authorities

Design compliance

Value engineering

Job description

Technical Manager, Peterborough

A very highly regarded residential developer who are hugely committed to quality and design are seeking a Senior Technical Coordinator. You will have control of the complete design process involving the management of consultants, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities, Client/Housing Associations and other internal and external stakeholders as necessary. You will help to ensure the designs complies to all necessary legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage site as agreed with the Technical Director/Manager from design stage to post completion, in line with delivery programme.
• Undertake the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015 and completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with Group Policy & procedures.
• Prepare Pre Development programme and work with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to manage risks through the project.
• Co‑ordinate 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.
• Co‑ordinate consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans and the house type working drawing packs including ancillary designs.
• Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability is considered.
• Co‑ordinate submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 & S278 followed by timely completion of legal agreements.
• Co‑ordinate utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner.

This role would suit existing Technical Managers or Design Managers with major scheme experience and who relish the opportunity to oversee large complex projects within residential.