Technical Coordinator

RGB; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB in Exeter seeks a permanent Technical Coordinator to support technical managers across residential schemes in the South West. Office-based with regular site travel, the role progresses toward running own sites and delivering high‑quality homes.

Experience in residential schemes, strong organisation, communication and IT skills are essential. You will liaise with contractors and consultants and help manage engineering and working drawing packages from design to post‑completion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role (technical coordinator or design coordinator) is essential.
• Experience in the house building sector.
• Strong technical knowledge with good understanding of planning processes.
• Familiarity with section 104 and 38 agreements.
• Able to support on large sites and communicate with contractors and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with technical managers to progress residential schemes.
• Assist with managing engineering and working drawing packages.
• Support project delivery from design to post-completion.
• Liaise with contractors and consultants to ensure deadlines.

Skills

Residential schemes experience

House building sector

Technical knowledge

Planning process

104 and 38 agreements

Site experience

Organised

Commercial awareness

Communication

IT skills

Independence

Driven

Job description

This permanent Technical Coordinator role with RGB in Exeter supports technical managers across residential schemes in the South West, helping deliver quality homes in desirable locations. Working largely from the office with regular site travel, the successful candidate will assist with coordination and, depending on each development's stage, progress towards running their own sites. A proven background supporting or managing residential schemes is essential. Strong organisational, communication and IT abilities are needed, alongside the confidence to liaise with colleagues, contractors and consultants.

The position offers a salary of £35,000 to £55,000 per annum plus full package and benefits, joining a business with achievable growth plans. A new vacancy has arisen for a driven and motivated Technical Coordinator in Exeter! Working for a well‑known and reputable business who provide quality homes in the South West, building homes within the community in desirable locations.

Working in an experienced and dynamic team you will work alongside the technical manager. A proven background supporting or managing residential schemes is essential. The role is largely office based with regular travel to site.

To compliment their existing team with an additional coordinator, to support technical managers and also work towards running their own sites depending on what stage the development is at. The company have ambitious yet achievable growth plans and would like to bring in the additional staff to future proof the department and hopefully train up the next generation of technical managers over the coming years.

You will work closely with experienced Technical Managers on 1 -2 sites located in the local areas. As the technical coordinator will be involved in projects from design stage through to post completion. You will assist with managing engineering and working drawing packages with the aim of building homes to a high standard whilst obtaining all necessary technical approvals. You will support the TM with projects to ensure deadlines are met.

Attributes and experience required:

• Proven experience working in a similar role (technical coordinator, design coordinator or relevant)
• Experienced within the house building sector
• Good technical knowledge
• Good understanding of the planning process
• Good knowledge of section agreements including 104 and 38
• Confident in supporting on large sites
• Organised
• Commercially aware
• Strong communicator
• Excellent IT skills
• Able to work independently and within a team environment
• Driven and self motivated

Happy to consider both experienced Coordinators and assistant tc’s looking to step up. A competitive salary and package is on offer, as well as a good mix of office and site working.

Job title: Technical coordinator Location: Exeter Type: Permanent Sector: Housing Development