Technical Coordinator | Leading Housebuilder | Kent | £55k+P

WRG are working with a leading housing developer in Kent, who are looking to expand the technical division.

Primary Responsibilities

·        ​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.

·        ​​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.

·        ​​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.

·        ​​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.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

·        ​​Knowledge of the full development/ technical process. ​Previous experience as either an Assistant Technical Coordinator or Technical Coordinator within a development organisation preferred​​

·        ​​​Industry related qualification​ Industry related qualification​ ​​Industry related qualificationIndustry related qualification​​

·        Attained or working towards a professional accreditation with RICS, CIOB, ICE, RIBAAttained or working towards a professional accreditation with RICS, CIOB, ICE or RIBA

·        ​​​Ability to work within tight deadlines and to programme accurately​​

·        ​​Ability to work under own initiative​

·        ​​​Excellent communication skills and team work​​

·        ​​Ability to manage external consultant team and ensure all deadlines are met​

In return

·        Up to £55,000

·        Car/allowance

·        Bonus

·        Healthcare