Technical Coordinator - Wales, Pontypridd

Avant Homes; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential construction company in Wales seeks a Technical Coordinator to manage architectural and engineering matters on-site from project commencement to completion. The ideal candidate will have a relevant HNC/HND, solid AutoCAD skills, and a good understanding of construction practices and regulations. A competitive salary and benefits including a company car plan and private healthcare are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Company Car Plan/Cash Allowance

Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme)

Company Pension

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Exclusive Avant discount platform

Qualifications

• A relevant HNC/HND with post qualification experience.
• Full understanding in AutoCAD software.
• Good technical knowledge of construction practices and techniques.
• Working knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and associated legislation.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to problem solve quickly and effectively.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support regional Technical team in coordination of projects.
• Create and modify technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Manage external consultants for production information.
• Ensure high quality technical information and necessary approvals.
• Manage production and issue of working drawings.
• Submit statutory enquiries and applications.
• Maintain professional fees budgets for financial reporting.
• Assist preparation of sales brochures and plans.
• Arrange and attend progress meetings on site.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement.
• Liaise with internal and external parties to resolve issues.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Technical knowledge of construction practices

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

HNC/HND in relevant field

Job description

Overview

As our Technical Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting the regional Technical team in the coordination of architectural and engineering matters on site-based projects from commencement on site through to completion, handover and site exit, in order to meet our regional business plan and future growth requirements. You will also be responsible for but not limited to;

Responsibilities

• Creating, reviewing, and modifying technical drawings and design plans using AutoCAD software.
• Digesting information to inform the preparation of Pre-Development Programmes.
• Instructing and managing all external consultants in the preparation and delivery of production information to an agreed scope, fee and programme.
• Ensuring all technical information is of high quality and value engineered sufficient to obtain all necessary approvals, minimising risk and facilitating efficient site starts.
• Managing the production, control and issue of working drawings and all associated technical information to all parties.
• Ensuring all statutory enquiries, sewer connections and other section agreements are submitted and approved in a timely manner.
• Submitting and managing all NHBC/ building regulations and discharge of planning Condition applications.
• Maintaining records of professional fees budgets on monthly basis to inform ongoing financial reporting.
• Assisting the preparation of sales brochure and conveyance plans.
• Arranging progress meetings both pre & post development, attend site on a regular basis to ensure sites are developed in a continuous and cost-effective manner.
• Assisting subcontractor procurement. Monitoring and controlling all production information in close liaison with the Commercial team to ensure tight cost controls are kept and information produced in line with budget estimates.
• Liaising with all parties, both internal and external, to resolve Technical/Construction problems.
• Are you a Technical Coordinator with experience in residential house building?

Qualifications

• A relevant HNC/HND with post qualification experience.
• Full understanding in AutoCAD software.
• Good technical knowledge of construction practices and techniques adopted within the building industry.
• A working knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and associated legislation connected with the construction industry.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• The ability to identify and problem solve in a speedy and effective manner.
• A full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Discretionary Performance Bonus & Company Car Plan/Cash Allowance & Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme) & Company Pension & Private Healthcare & Life Assurance & Benefits
• Discretionary bonus
• Company car plan/cash allowance
• Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
• Private Health care
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform