Technical Coordinator
Posted 2 weeks ago by Bellway Homes
Negotiable
Undetermined
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Dartford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Technical Coordinator role at Bellway involves supporting the technical manager in overseeing technical matters across multiple housing projects from conception to completion. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract within the Thames Gateway Division, focusing on managing design processes, regulatory compliance, and liaising with various departments. The role requires a blend of technical knowledge, project management skills, and effective communication abilities. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in the housing sector, particularly with building regulations and technical coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all technical aspects across multiple projects of varying complexity.
- Manage the design process to secure accurate and comprehensive sets of information from the outset, including 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.
Key Skills:
- 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.
- Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a technical subject with relevant experience.
- CSCS card or equivalent.
- Current full UK driving licence.
- 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.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Dartford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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 Thames Gateway Division is looking to recruit a fixed-term Technical Coordinator to join the Division's Technical team. This role will be for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
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 outset including 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
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
- 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 35 hours per week, 12-month fixed-term contract
In Return We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- 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.