Technical Coordinator

Mediaweb Group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Technical Coordinator to support the Regional Technical team, handle Building Regulations, and manage consultant relationships. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications or experience in technical planning and knowledge of legal frameworks. The role offers generous benefits, including 26 days holiday, company car options, and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays

Choice of company car/ car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or broad experience in Technical/planning.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks associated with planning management.
• Good technical knowledge and financial/commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing technical support to the Regional Technical team.
• Manage relationships with consultants to ensure timely information flow.
• Control the submission of Building Regulations and warranty applications.

Skills

Technical planning

Legal and commercial awareness

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Numerical literacy

Education

Relevant qualification in Technical/planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Introduction

Gleeson Homes are recruiting for a Technical Coordinator, responsible for supporting and assisting the Regional Technical team and operating team to support the regional and Group Business plan, commercial objectives, budgets and future growth requirements.

This role is ideal for people who are passionate about career development. With a requirement for an eye for detail and the desire to complete tasks to a high standard.

With a wealth of knowledge, and limitless opportunities, Gleeson Homes is truly, right where you belong.

Main Responsibilities

At Gleeson Homes, we’re genuinely passionate about what we do. We invest in our people and our communities, building homes, changing lives. We’re looking for an ambassador of the Gleeson Brand, who works passionately, collaboratively and respectfully.

As a Technical Coordinator, You Will

• Provide ongoing technical support to the Technical Director, Regional Technical team and internal departments through the construction stage on a regular pro-active basis.
• Manage relationships with consultants to ensure the flow of information is within the agreed timescales and in accordance with, and on schedule with the programme.
• Ensure all design information produced is issued to the relevant internal and external departments in accordance with, and on schedule with the programme.
• Control the submission of Building Regulations and warranty applications, including discharge of conditions.
• Interact with internal departments, consultants, suppliers and sub-contractors as necessary in order to achieve Building Regulations and warranty approval and satisfactory conditions discharge.
• Provide sales team with drawing/specification information and support, to ensure that sales have the correct literature for communication with customers.
• Co‑ordinate the appointment of utilities, including designs, quotes and any required agreements.

The Ideal Candidate

• A relevant qualification or broad experience in Technical/planning
• Knowledge of the legal frameworks associated with planning management and development procurement
• Good Technical and legal knowledge and Financial/Commercial awareness
• Good awareness of codes of practice that impact on land acquisition and planning matters e.g. Planning Policy, systems and frameworks, both locally and regionally
• Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Good Organisational skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements
• Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD
• Good verbal and written communication
• Numerical and Literate

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car/ car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan
• Highstreet/ Store Discounts
• Development Opportunities