Technical Coordinator

Vistry Group; Enderby; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance or travel allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Vistry Group, a leading UK housebuilder, is seeking a Technical Coordinator for the Enderby/Vistry South East Midlands team. You will co-ordinate technical information between external consultants and internal departments to support design and construction, ensuring approvals are secured for a prompt on-site start.

Join a collaborative, values-led business with a strong focus on quality. The role offers hybrid working where possible, with a hands-on team environment and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in Architecture / Civil Engineering.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts.
• Experience with residential housing projects and regulatory approvals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design information between external consultants and internal teams.
• Attend design team meetings and progress meetings on site as required.
• Ensure drawings/ documents are accurate and release information on time.
• Liaise with consultants, prepare planning and building control submissions.
• Support cost-effective design and buildability while complying with client requirements.

Skills

Architecture experience

Civil Engineering

Residential housing

Regulatory approvals

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

CAD skills

Viewpoint Platform

Tools

CAD

4Projects

Viewpoint Platform

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Coordinator to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our Enderby office. As our Technical Coordinator, you will co-ordinate all technical information between external consultants and internal departments throughout the design and construction process. You will ensure all approvals are obtained and information received and issued to allow for a prompt start on site.We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...

What’s in it for you...

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Christmas company shutdown
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...

In return, what we would like from you...

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Full Current UK Driving License or equivalent
• Proven working experience in Architecture / Civil Engineering
• Previous experience in Residential Housing sector
• Proficient in regulatory approvals including all section agreements (S38, S278 & S104 designs)
• Project management and supervision skills
• Thorough, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to confidently challenge decisions made by others
• Quick and eager to learn, with a focus on continuous development
• Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
• To have a positive and flexible approach to work, integrate with the existing team and provide support and guidance to others when required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively liaise and co-ordinate activities between departments
• Great attention to detail
• Prioritise workload when managing multiple contracts / tasks
• CADSkills desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of 4 Projects

More about the Technical Coordinator role...

• Comply with the company Life of Site processes.
• Ensure all drawings and details are accurate and commercially suitable throughout the design and construction phase stages.
• Co-ordinate and chair design team meetings with internal and external participants
• Attend and contribute to progress meetings on site as required.
• Co-ordinate the planning process where required and review planning approval to ensure conditions are addressed prior to start on site
• Agree construction specification, SAP and bream strategy for the project
• Coordinate the submission of a Building Control, Warranty applications and supporting documentation
• Liaise with consultants and attend meetings to progress all relevant Technical matters
• Assist Commercial and Buying teams in review and approval of subcontractor design information.
• Ensure accurate and on time design information in line with client requirements
• Ensure cost effective design control and buildability
• Maintain and manage all current drawings/documents/information for all new build contracts on the Viewpoint Platform.
• Review and check contract documentation, warranties and bond requirements in liaison with Contracts Manager.
• Apply for and secure statutory body approval of Engineering Designs and ground remediation.
• Co-ordinate Temporary Works designs.
• Attend site visits and meetings in order to solve issues that arise during the construction process.
• Ensure that new regulation requirements are anticipated and incorporated as required

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry.