Technical Coordinator at Vistry Group PLC

Tonbridge and Malling, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Coordination, Design Interpretation, Problem Analysis, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, AutoCAD, IT Literacy, Health And Safety Compliance, Value Engineering, Communication Skills, Mathematical Ability, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Construction Regulations

Industry

Construction

Description

Role Overview In a Nutshell… We have a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Coordinator to join our team within Vistry Kent, at our West Malling office. As our Technical Coordinator, you will coordinate key information, engineering and working drawing packages to enable any given residential development to be built as intended and to obtain all necessary technical approvals. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. 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 Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and 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 Extensive experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder. Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word, Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results Excellent organisation and time management with ability to multi-task. Commercially aware. Ability to make decisions within authority. Able to lead and work as a team member. Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions. Strong mathematical ability. Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others. Professional aptitude and appearance at all times. Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company. Driven to achieve customer satisfaction. Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Be able to work effectively in a team Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills Embrace the company’s core values Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable… Further education, i.e. CIOB Principle Designer and associated Health and Safety training/ qualifications. CSCS card qualification. Use of Viewpoint drawing management system. Proficient use of Auto Cad. Management of technical fees and services cost to complete. Continued professional development and keeping up to date with changes within the industry. More about the Technical Coordinator role… Manage site as agreed with the Technical Manager from design stage to post completion, in line with delivery programme. Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015. Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy. 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. Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability. Co-ordinate submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 and S278. Following technical approval being granted, managing timely completion of legal agreements. Co-ordinate utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner. Coordinate street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business. Where applicable obtaining Management Company quotations, reviewing, comparing and providing the Technical Director with recommendation for appointments. Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings. Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings, Co-ordinate consultants to deliver the house type working drawing packs and liaise with key suppliers to provide ancillary drawing information for tender, construction and sales packs. Prepare all drawings and documents for engineering and superstructure elements for tender, followed by the construction issue and sales handover. Co-ordinate the accuracy of information supplied by all departments to ensure no discrepancies. Submission of all information to NHBC and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP Assessments together with PEA’ and EPC’s, Secured by Design Approval and Robust Standard Details. Obtaining and collating all ancillary specialist drawings including hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stair, lintels, p.c. ground floors, and precast upper floors. Attending and chairing Pre-Start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters related to the engineering and working drawings. Co-ordinate information and liaise with architects, civil and structural engineers and landscape architects, ensuring consistency between various designs. Assist the Land, Planning & Development teams with advice during the land acquisition stage and assist in the information to discharge of planning conditions. To monitor and report technical & development fees including S106 obligations. Resolve all technical related queries including conducting site visits as required. Attend departmental meetings as required. Chair predevelopment meetings with external consultants and internally within the business unit. Ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of key departmental developments. Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015. Ensure you have read the Company’s health and safety policies and observe them at all times. Reporting any accidents or near misses immediately to your manager and record them in the accident book. Ensure your workplace is kept tidy and any hazards are eliminated or reported to your line manager. Wear appropriate protective clothing on site at all times. Attend all health and safety training as required by the Company. Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us… We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-HA1

Responsibilities

The Technical Coordinator will manage the site from design stage to post-completion, ensuring all technical approvals are obtained. They will coordinate the delivery of engineering designs and manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals.