Technical Co-ordinator – House building
Key Responsibilities
Design Management & Documentation
Produce, review, and coordinate technical drawings and construction information to support timely commencement of works.
Ensure all drawings and documentation align with approved planning schemes, regulatory standards, and commercial parameters.
Oversee the preparation of sales-related design materials, including brochure, conveyance and layout drawings.
Consultant Coordination
Brief, monitor, and guide external specialists to deliver outputs in accordance with agreed project scope, timelines, and fee structures.
Assist with preparation of design programmes and provide progress reporting at relevant project meetings.
Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
Manage submissions relating to Building Regulations, NHBC approval and discharge of planning requirements.
Coordinate statutory applications including utility connections and legal agreements, ensuring prompt completion to prevent programme delays.
Risk, Quality and Cost Control
Provide clear and accurate technical information to mitigate risk and enable effective site operations.
Track professional fee expenditure and compile monthly reporting.
Collaborate with the Commercial function to ensure all technical deliverables reflect budget estimates.
Site and Project Support
Attend project, design and construction meetings at key milestones.
Conduct technical inspections on site and support resolution of construction-related issues.
Respond promptly to technical queries, providing practical and cost-effective solutions.
Stakeholder Engagement
Maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, external consultants and subcontractors.
Participate in technical reviews and subcontractor evaluations, offering informed input where necessary.
Ensure full compliance with corporate policies, processes, and industry standards.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required
Degree qualification in Civil or Building Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent; alternatively, HNC/HND in a built environment discipline with relevant professional experience.
Strong technical understanding of both housing and multi-unit residential (apartment) construction.
Practical knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC standards, Party Wall procedures and associated construction legislation.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and build positive working relationships.
Confident communicator, able to engage at all levels internally and externally, with meticulous attention to detail.
Demonstrable ability to identify, assess and resolve technical issues promptly and effectively.
Capable of managing workload under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.
Commitment to delivering outcomes that exceed client and stakeholder expectations.
Competent user of relevant design and technical software, including AutoCAD and Revit, alongside general IT proficiency.
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies