Senior Technical Co-ordinator (Adoptions)

at  Barratt Developments

WHAT YOU’LL NEED?

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Individual who is qualified as a Civil / Building Engineer or at a Construction related degree level or HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience
• A working knowledge of both house and flat construction, Building Regulations, NHBC, Party Wall Awards and associated legislation connected with the construction industry
• The ability to get on with people together with communication, meeting and management skills essential in dealing with multi-disciplined teams
• The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING?

The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, this team is also responsible for researching the best materials, at the best cost.
In terms of design, there’s the sheer variety of our sites, many of them using existing buildings, and all of them with unique problems to solve. Then there’s the question of new materials and our drive for sustainability and value, all in the face of ever changing building and environmental legislation.
Most of the people in this team have an architectural or engineering background, and for all, we offer the opportunity to gain expertise in design and project management in a thought-provoking setting.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, to ensure that all information is available to the Construction and other Departments to suit the project programme. To liaise with and advise other Departments on technical and interface matters and to provide back-up and information flow. To coordinate all technical information on projects from inception to completion.

You will be expected to:

• Attend site progress meetings and carry out site inspection
• Organise handover meetings with Management Companies for their adoption of Resident landscaped areas, and minor civil engineering works
• Develop good working relationships with Local Authorities and ensure knowledge of the peculiarities of the Local Authorities to facilitate the efficient adoption of roads, sewers and public open spaces.
• Organise and agree all necessary inspections, snagging lists, contractor’s quotes and certification to enable the adoptions to commence
• Prioritize adoptions to ensure our Divisional Bond limit is not exceeded, and the overrun charges are kept to an acceptable level
• Coordinate the preparation of the Pre tender Health and Safety Information in accordance with the BDW SHE Manual and procedures
• Must be able to manage external consultants/contractors and control external fees and expenditure.
• Must be able to communicate well at all levels internally within the group and externally with public bodies.
• Liaise and coordinate other parties, both internal and external
• Respond to site queries and resolve Technical/Construction problems
• Issue drawings and information for construction purposes

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Individual who is qualified as a Civil / Building Engineer or at a Construction related degree level or HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience
• A working knowledge of both house and flat construction, Building Regulations, NHBC, Party Wall Awards and associated legislation connected with the construction industry
• The ability to get on with people together with communication, meeting and management skills essential in dealing with multi-disciplined teams
• The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner

As part of working for Barratt Developments PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Company Car or Cash Allowance
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• Private Medical Scheme
• 26 days holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policie