Technical Coordinator | Leading Housebuilder | North West | £55k+P

WRG are working with a leading Tier 1 Developer who are looking to expand one of their North West offices. The business are a highly successful, cash rich company who are one of the UK’s leading housebuilders.

Responsibilities

Planning

·        ​Responsibility for the clearance of planning conditions and S106 planning obligations

·        ​Responsibility for the preparation and submission of S73/S96a applications where technical design changes are necessary.

·        ​Responsibility for the preparation and submission of formal amendments and non-material variations to planning applications where technical design changes necessitate.

​Detailed Design

·        ​Prepare design tenders, review submitted tenders and appoint consultant teams in accordance with the Operating Framework

·        ​Prepare and maintain a detailed design programme in accordance with PMIP target dates.

·        ​Ensure the preparation of comprehensive, coordinated working drawing packages for tender and construction (residential and non-residential) in accordance with Group standard product, standard details and standard specifications where appropriate utilising external consultants where necessary.

·        ​Organise and lead design team meetings .

·        ​Prepare, submit and secure Building Regulations Approvals for developments.

·        ​Clear all Building Regulation conditions to ensure CML’s can be delivered in line with Regional targets and budget.

·        ​Maintain a good understanding of environmental/ecological constraints to development and ensure that appropriate mitigation is undertaken to allow development to proceed in line with the Regional Programme.

·        ​Undertake detailed assessment and approval of all supporting suppliers and manufacturer’s information.

·        ​Obtain all assessments and ensure compliance with HQI, Lifetime Homes, Building for Life, DQS etc.

·        ​Review and comment on the technical content of all sales literature to ensure compliance with working drawings.

·        ​Maintain records of design changes/value engineering incorporated into finalised designs.

·        ​Review and comment on any tender queries promptly, advising on the technical suitability of any value engineering proposals.

·        ​Ensure CDM/EMS processes are followed and recorded throughout the design process.

·        ​Secure S278, S38, S104. S106, S185 agreements as necessary.

·        ​Maintain fee trackers and prepare cost movement reports monthly.

​Site Support & Supervision

·        ​Ensure CDM/EMS site start processes and site close out procedures are followed and recorded.

·        ​Promptly resolve site queries in close conjunction with the project team.

·        ​Support the site sales team to ensure accuracy of sale information.

·        ​General

·        ​Prepare for, attend, and participate in all necessary key meetings as required by the Operational Framework/PMIP process.

·        ​Attend site as necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

Ideally you will have experience in:

·        Appointing and managing external consultants

·        Chasing NHBC

·        Preparing technical information

·        SAPS

·        Postal addresses

·        Chasing working drawings

·        Chairing design meetings to make sure they are on programme.

In return:

·        Up to £55,000

·        Competitive car allowance

·        Bonus

·        Healthcare

·        Competitive pension contributions