Technical Coordinator

Fawkes & Reece; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housing contractor is seeking a Technical Coordinator to join their Design & Technical team in Manchester. This role involves ensuring compliance with specifications, providing technical support, and managing statutory enquiries for residential developments. Ideal candidates have a Level 4 qualification in a Construction-based field and experience in architectural or engineering roles. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Pension

Life insurance

25 days leave + bank holidays

Options to purchase holidays

Qualifications

• HNC/ Level 4 in a Construction based qualification is essential.
• Degree level within a Construction/ Architectural qualification is desirable.
• Experience with AutoCAD is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue technical scope of works to consultants and subcontractors.
• Ensure drawings comply with approved planning consent and building regulations.
• Manage all statutory enquiries and monitor production information.
• Develop good working relationships with internal departments and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Previous experience in architectural, site management or engineering role

Residential experience in various construction processes

Strong communication skills

High attention to detail

Ability to manage time and processes effectively

Education

HNC/ Level 4 in a Construction based qualification

Degree in a Construction/ Architectural qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Technical Coordinator

A regional housing contractor have a requirement for a Technical Coordinator to join their Design & Technical team.

The company are a growing business with an impressive pipeline of new development due to start inn the next 12 months delivering residential developments across the North West region.

Technical Coordinator role

Main objectives - Ensure compliance of developments in line with all relevant specifications and statutory requirements; Provide technical support to the construction and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue technical scope of works to consultants and subcontractors in line with programme, scope and fee
• Ensure drawings are in compliance and up to date with approved planning consent, contract specifications and building regulations
• Manage all statutory enquiries, including section agreements
• Monitor and control all production information and communicate with relevant departments in a timely manner
• Review and action all development drawings, designs and Building Control specifications to ensure compliance and regulations are met in a timely manner
• Distribute preliminary, construction and as built information to relevant internal departments, requesting feedback to complete high quality design packages
• Support commercial team to produce trade specifications that comply with relevant standards
• Develop good working relationships with internal departments, subcontractors and regulatory bodies and conduct regular development visits

Qualifications & training

• HNC/ Level 4 in a Construction based qualification - essential
• Degree level within a Construction/ Architectural qualification - desirable
• AutoCAD - desirable

Skills, knowledge and aptitude

• Previous experience within an architectural, site management or engineering role
• Residential experience within different construction processes (steel, masonry and timber frame)
• Knowledge of development and technical design process for residential schemes
• Ability to question and query design information
• Understanding of statutory requirements, Building Regulations and LABC Warranty standards
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Able to manage time, people and processes effectively
• Good eye for attention to detail

Benefits

The company are offering a competitive salary + car allowance and company benefits including pension, life insurance, 25 days leave + bank holidays, options to purchase holidays, etc.

How to apply

If you are interested in the role and would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Deena at Fawkes and Reece or apply via the link.