Assistant Technical Coordinator
Job Title: Assistant Technical Coordinator
Salary: £35,000 + car allowance + bonus
Location: Takeley
Industry: Building and Construction
We're offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Technical Coordinator to join our team at our Takeley office in Essex. In this role, you'll support the delivery of new-build housing projects from the early design stage through to completion. You'll assist in managing design information, coordinating with external consultants and stakeholders, and working closely with local authorities and internal departments, including our on-site teams.
While we believe in the value of in-person collaboration and team culture, we're also open to flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to discuss any specific requirements with us during the interview process.
What We Offer:
Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus
Choice of company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
Access to a salary sacrifice car scheme
Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 39 days with service
Two paid volunteering days per year
Private medical insurance available (employee-funded)
Enhanced family leave policies
Competitive pension scheme via salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4x annual salary
Participation in share save and share incentive plans
Access to an employee rewards platform with a wide range of benefits
What You'll Bring:
Alignment with our values of integrity, care, and quality
Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office 365
A full UK driving license (or equivalent)
Relevant experience in a similar role within construction or housing
Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently
Strong time management and task prioritisation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
A proactive attitude toward learning and development
High attention to detail and accuracy
Calm and composed under pressure
Effective team player
Working towards or holding a construction/design-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) (advantageous)
Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or REVIT software (advantageous)
More About the Assistant Technical Coordinator Role
Assist in managing external consultants to produce and deliver working drawings on time and within scope and budget
Attend design, coordination, and site progress meetings
Support senior members of the technical team including engineering and technical managers
Help manage site investigation work and civil/structural design through consultants
Respond to technical queries from sites and assist in resolving issues
Coordinate and distribute design drawings and documentation
Contribute to the implementation and improvement of departmental procedures