Technical Coordinator

Persimmon Homes; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK house builder is seeking a Technical Coordinator to join their busy Technical Department. The role involves overseeing design consultants, managing technical matters for residential projects, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a hybrid working policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Life cover

Healthcare

Bonus

Qualifications

• Understanding of current building regulations and CDM.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external Design and Engineering Consultants.
• Produce layouts and technical reports for Land Appraisals.
• Negotiate with statutory bodies and utility companies.

Skills

Technical experience

Communication skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Technical Coordinator

Location: Telford, TF3

From the commitment we pour into our homes to the belief we bring in supporting careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and release your potential.

We're Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK, delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We operate in England, Wales, and Scotland with three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We're looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

We are recruiting for a Technical Co-ordinator to work in our busy Technical Department. You will be an integral part of the team overseeing external Design and Engineering Consultants involved in project management and administration of technical and design matters for various residential projects.

This role supports multiple housing developments through delivering cost-effective engineering solutions and providing services to other departments. The successful candidate must be adaptable, with a strong management approach to external consultants.

The Role Will Include

• Assist in producing layouts and technical reports for Land Appraisals; understanding working drawings.
• Brief and commission site investigations, topographical surveys, and assessment reports on land acquired.
• Brief engineering and architectural consultants on scope of design, including roads, sewers, private drainage, retaining walls, foundation designs, and other substructures.
• Negotiate/enquire with statutory bodies and utility companies on environmental, drainage, highways, and engineering issues during land appraisal.
• Distribute engineering information to Commercial, Construction, and Sales departments.
• Negotiate fees and appoint consultants.
• Respond to technical queries.
• Comply with the Group's Health, Safety, and Environment policies.

What we need from you?

• Technical experience with understanding of current building regulations, CDM, EA/Water Authority/Highway regulations, and adoption agreements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• An enthusiastic, hardworking individual willing to undertake training, work independently, and fit within the team.

What's in it for you?

The Salary & Benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Contributory pension
• Life cover
• Healthcare
• Bonus

Persimmon offers a Hybrid Working Policy allowing staff to apply for home working up to 2/3 days per week after probation.

Join us to explore your future, realize your potential through industry-leading training, and pursue clear career paths. Persimmon values hard work, team spirit, variety, satisfaction, and rewards.

If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.

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