Technical Coordinator | Regional Developer | Derby | £52k+P

Main Responsibilities Key responsibilities of the position:

·        Take a ‘whole company’ perspective to the performance of Building Homes. Changing Lives by positively influencing the business objectives whilst being Passionate, Collaborative and Respectful.

·        Provide technical support to the land/development team to assist during feasibility studies.

·        Identify the need for external consultants (Planning, Architect, Engineers, etc) agree fees, the scope of ser-vice capability, timescales and deliverability. Formally appoint such consultants.

·        Manage relationships with consultants to ensure the flow of information is within the agreed timescales and in accordance with, and on schedule with the programme.

·        Ensure all design information produced is issued to the relevant internal and external departments in aaccordance with, and on schedule with the programme.

·        Be aware of and act upon commercial implications relating to planning & architectural design; civil & structural engineering design; geotechnical & ground remediation strategies; statutory services – new supplies & diversions

·        Engage with statutory bodies, Local Authorities and external Consultants with regards to the satisfactory discharge of Planning Conditions within an agreed time frame.

·        Control the submission of Building Regulations and warranty applications, including discharge of conditions.

·        Interact with internal departments, consultants, suppliers and sub-contractors as necessary in order to achieve Building Regulations and warranty approval and satisfactory conditions discharge.

·        Provide sales team with drawingspecification information and support, to ensure that sales have the correct literature for communication with customers.

·        Co-ordinate Transfer Plans, Management Plans for Estate Sales Packs, liaising with solicitors and Sales De-partment.

·        Manage the process of tendering for, setting-up and establishing on site management companies, whilst implementing the group procedures and ensuring all legal aspects in relation to various agreements; sec-tion 38, 104, 278 etc are adhered to and arrange bonds, guarantees, warranties and insurance as called for.

·        Co-ordinate the appointment of utilities, including designs, quotes and any required agreements.

·        Provide ongoing technical support to the Technical Director, Regional Technical team and internal de-apartments through the construction stage on a regular pro-active basis.

·        Maintain procedures for drawing information release, drawings and file records.

·        Assist in gathering information and As-Built records during the course of a project in order that the Health and Safety File and purchaser information packs are ready on completion.

·        Assist in the preparation of key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the Technical function.

·        At all times comply with responsibilities under the Company’s Health and Safety and Environmental and Corporate Responsibility Policies and all other company policies, procedures, and instructions

·        Any other duties as reasonably requested.

Required Skills & Qualifications

•       A relevant qualification or broad experience in Technical/planning

•       Knowledge of the legal frameworks associated with planning management and development procurement.

•       Good Technical and legal knowledge and Financial/Commercial awareness

•       Good awareness of codes of practice that impact on land acquisition and planning matters e.g. Planning Policy, systems and frameworks, both locally and regionally

•       Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD

•       Good verbal and written communication

•       Numerical and Literate

In return

•       Up to £52,000

•       4.5k car allowance

•       Healthcare