Technical Coordinator

Verdant Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdant Recruitment Ltd is seeking a proactive Technical Coordinator to lead the design process on pre-construction and live projects. You will coordinate external design consultants, liaise with architects and engineers, and provide practical technical guidance to the construction team.

The role involves managing RFIs, design changes and package approvals, ensuring buildability and compliance with regulations, and coordinating utilities and specialist designers where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating external design consultants and design teams.
• Understanding of architectural, structural, civil engineering and M&E information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate external design team and manage design process across pre-construction and live projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information for coordination and buildability.
• Advise construction team on design details, materials and technical requirements.
• Respond to technical queries from project managers, site managers and subcontractors.
• Identify design clashes and construction risks and manage RFIs and design changes.
• Ensure technical information is issued in line with construction programme.

Skills

Technical coordination

Design coordination

Client liaison

Coordination with consultants

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Construction Management

Architectural Technology

Civil Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Job description

Our client is a growing design-and-build contractor delivering projects across a wide range of construction disciplines. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an enthusiastic Technical Coordinator to manage the design process, coordinate external consultants and provide technical support throughout pre-construction and project delivery.

The successful Technical Coordinator will work closely with clients, architects, engineers, utility providers, subcontractors and internal construction and commercial teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to take ownership of the technical function, with genuine potential to progress into a Technical Director role as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the existing external design team.
• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, M&E consultants and specialist designers.
• Engage directly with clients and provide practical technical advice.
• Manage the design process across pre-construction and live projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information for coordination, compliance and buildability.
• Advise the construction team on design details, specifications, materials and technical requirements.
• Respond to technical queries from project managers, site managers and subcontractors.
• Identify design clashes, omissions and potential construction risks.
• Manage RFIs, design changes, approvals and subcontractor design packages.
• Ensure technical information is issued in line with the construction programme.
• Coordinate utilities, statutory services, diversions and new connections.
• Liaise with utility providers, statutory authorities and specialist contractors.
• Attend design meetings, client meetings and site inspections.
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to understand the cost and programme implications of design decisions.
• Ensure designs comply with planning requirements, building regulations and relevant industry standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Technical Manager,Technical Coordinator, Design Manager or in a similar construction role.
• Experience working on design-and-build construction projects.
• Strong experience managing and coordinating external design consultants.
• Good understanding of architectural, structural, civil engineering and M&E information.
• Experience coordinating utilities and statutory services would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, specifications, sequencing and buildability.
• Confident communicating with clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.
• Commercially aware, organised and solutions-focused.
• Able to manage multiple projects and technical workstreams.

Education and Qualifications

Candidates would ideally hold a degree, HNC or HND in one of the following:

• Construction Management
• Architectural Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Building Services Engineering
• Another relevant construction-related discipline

Relevant professional membership, SMSTS and a valid CSCS card would be advantageous.

Applications will also be considered from experienced candidates who have developed strong technical knowledge without following a traditional degree route.

The Opportunity

This position offers the successful Technical Coordinator the opportunity to join a growing contractor, work closely with the directors and help develop the company's technical function. For the right individual, there is genuine potential to progress into a Technical Director position in the future.