Technical Coordinator

Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom

Job description

In a Nutshell…

We have a new opportunity for a Technical Coordinator to join our team within the Vistry East division, at our Peterborough office. As our Technical Coordinator, you will be able to demonstrate a pro-active approach to design development, working within a team environment from the project’s inception through to its completion. 

The Technical Coordinator will be tasked with the control of the complete design process involving the management of consultants, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities, Client/Housing Associations and other internal and external stakeholders as necessary. To ensure the designs complies to all necessary legislation, associated standards and Vistry Group specification, policy, and procedures.

The role requires an excellent base level of Health & Safety, Environmental and Technical knowledge, including a good working knowledge of the Highways & Drainage, Building Regulations, NHBC Standards, Planning, and Affordable Housing.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Agile working possible (dependent on role)
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare 
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
• Share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality

• BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering

• Previous experience working within a technical coordination role at a residential house builder.

• Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Revit, Outlook, Excel & Word.

• Excellent organization and time management with ability to multitask.

• Commercially aware.

• CSCS card qualification.

• Ability to make decisions within authority.

• Positive attitude towards teamwork.

• Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions.

• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail. 

More about the Technical Coordinator role…

• Manage site as agreed with the Technical Director/Manager from design stage to post completion, in line with delivery programme and key dates.
• Undertake the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015 and completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with Group Policy & procedures.
• Prepare Pre Development programme and and work with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to manage risks through the project.
• Co-ordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion.
• Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with Group procedures.
• Co-ordinate consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans and the house type working drawing packs including ancillary designs.
• Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability is considered.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do.

We’re proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We’re also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we’re making Vistry.

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