Technical Coordinator Cambridge

Bellway plc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellway plc seeks a Technical Coordinator in Cambridge to manage technical matters across multiple housing projects. The role involves overseeing design processes and ensuring compliance with building regulations while providing support to various teams. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a strong understanding of technical aspects of house building.

Benefits

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Earn and Learn Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in architectural drawing and housing developments.
• Knowledge of building regulations and NHBC standards.
• Experience working within a technical function at a volume house builder.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technical aspects across projects.
• Manage design process and procurement of utilities.
• Liaise with departments to ensure project accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Building techniques

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in technical subject

CSCS card or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Eastern Counties Division is looking to recruit a Technical Coordinator to join the Division’s Technical team.

The Role

The role of Technical Coordinator will be to support the technical manager in the management and overseeing of technical matters across multiple projects from conception to completion

Principal accountabilities of the role include:

• Oversee all technical aspects across multiple projects of varying complexity
• Manage the design process to secure accurate and comprehensive sets of information from the outsetincluding management tendering and appointment of design consultants
• Procurement and management of utilities / services and warranties and management of fees budget
• Discharge of planning & building regulation conditions
• Validating conveyance plans and easements
• Managing and satisfying regulatory bodies such as Planning, Building Control,and the Fire Brigade
• Control and issue of site information and drawings
• Liaise with the Commercial department to ensure all relevant orders are in place and budgets / cost to complete are accurate
• Work with the site and sales teams to provide support as necessary

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Architectural drawing experience
• Brown and green-field housing experience
• Exposure to medium-rise complex developments
• Experience and knowledge of building regulations and current NHBC standards is desirable
• Experience working as a coordinator / within a technical function for a volume house builder is desirable

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a technical subject with relevant experience
• CSCS card or equivalent
• Current full UK driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

• Good understanding of building techniques, materials and regulations
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations
• Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

Working Conditions

• Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings
• Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked
• Core hours

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.