Technical Coordinator

EQUANS; Bedale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in the UK is seeking a Technical Coordinator to manage architectural and engineering tasks across projects. The role involves ensuring high-quality technical information and collaborating with external consultants. Applicants should have relevant qualifications, strong problem-solving abilities, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers competitive salary and various benefits, including a company car plan. Join us to contribute to the future success of the team.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Company car plan / cash allowance

Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme

Private Healthcare

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Exclusive Avant discount platform

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience as a Technical Coordinator for a residential housebuilder.
• Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and associated legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate architectural and engineering matters across site-based projects.
• Instruct and manage external consultants for production information.
• Ensure high-quality technical information for site starts.
• Manage working drawings and associated technical information.
• Submit and manage statutory enquiries and approvals.

Skills

Technical knowledge of construction practices

Communication skills

Project management skills

Organisational abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Relevant HNC/HND

Job description

Competitive Salary & Discretionary Performance Bonus & Company Car Plan/Cash Allowance & Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme) & Company Pension & Private Healthcare & Life Assurance & Benefits

Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating across Scotland, the North East and West of England, Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands, and Wales. We employ over 600 people in nine regional offices and are looking for passionate, local‑tied professionals to help us achieve ambitious growth plans and deliver affordable homes that are accessible and attainable for all.

The Role

Technical Coordinator based at the North Yorkshire head office in Wetherby. The role involves coordinating architectural and engineering matters across site‑based projects from commencement to completion, handover and site exit, supporting the regional Technical team and meeting our business plan and growth objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Digest information to inform the preparation of Pre‑Development Programmes.
• Instruct and manage all external consultants in the preparation and delivery of production information to an agreed scope, fee and programme.
• Ensure all technical information is of high quality, value‑engineered and sufficient to obtain all necessary approvals, minimising risk and facilitating efficient site starts.
• Manage the production, control and issue of working drawings and all associated technical information to all parties.
• Submit and manage statutory enquiries, sewer connections and other section agreements, ensuring timely approval.
• Submit and manage NHBC/building regulations and discharge of planning condition applications.
• Maintain professional fee budgets on a monthly basis to inform ongoing financial reporting.
• Assist in preparing sales brochures and conveyance plans.
• Arrange progress meetings both pre‑ and post‑development; attend sites regularly to ensure cost‑effective development.
• Assist in subcontractor procurement and monitor production information in collaboration with the Commercial team to uphold tight cost controls.
• Liaise with all parties to resolve technical/construction problems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant HNC/HND with post‑qualification experience as a Technical Coordinator for a residential housebuilder.
• Good technical knowledge of construction practices and techniques within the building industry.
• Working knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and associated legislation.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Company car plan / cash allowance
• Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Other benefits, including an exclusive Avant discount platform

If this sounds like you, join us and be part of Avant’s future success! Please note: we reserve the right to fill this vacancy and/or remove this advert prior to the vacancy end date.