Pre Con Technical Coordinator | Industry leading developer | Leeds | £65k+P

Primary Responsibilities

·        To support the Pre-Construction function alongside the Technical Manager in all Development led, pre construction activity.

·        Managing technical project documentation and undertaking some administrative tasks.

·        Review, interpret and summarise drawings, specifications, site investigations, topographical surveys, ecological documents and other typical development reports, with a good understanding of all components.

·        Identify financial, design, production and contractual risks and opportunities.

·        Confident to undertake initial negotiations, enquiries and challenges to statutory bodies on environmental, drainage, highways and other technical issues.

·        Good understanding of services procurement, to ensure satisfactory quotes and designs are secured prior to site exchanges,

·        Assist in the production of technical reports and contract drawings.

·        Collaborate with the pre-construction team to support project planning, ensuring timelines and key milestones are achieved.

·        Work closely with internal colleagues and other external professionals to support the overall success of the project.

·        Participate in quality control processes, reviewing project deliverables for accuracy and completeness.

·        Monitor and report on post-exchange technical obligations and requirements before planning permission is secured.

·        Attend and participate internal launch and handover meetings alongside the Planning and Construction departments.

·        Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of improving contribution to the organisation’s goals.

·        Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

·        Use own initiative to gain information on a project or widen own knowledge.

Qualifications and skills

·        Whilst the role is focussing on pre-constution, the ideal candidate will also have relevant experience in all phases of construction and live site development, preferably within the residential sector.

·        Experience of assisting with coordinating a wide variety of projects and dealing with a high volume of sites.

·        Ability to work independently, and in a pro-active manner. Equally important to be a team player and support colleagues when input required,

·        Ability to prioritise, negotiate, motivate and communicate.

·        The individual will have good time management, is well organised, has good attention to detail, is able to participate effectively in meetings,

·        Essential to be able to achieve restrictive deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy in all areas.

·        Awareness and basic understanding of planning, financial and legal processes.

·        Good communication and negotiation skills.

·        Good IT literacy in Word, Excel and emails.

Internal Relationships    External Relationships

·        Planning Team

·        Development Design Team

·        Legal Team

·        Technical Director

·        Pre-Construction Technical Manager

·        Development Administration Manager

·        Project Development Consultants

·        Statutory consultees

·        Regulatory bodies

In return

·        Up to £65,000

·        Car allowance

·        Bonus

·        Healthcare

·        Pension match