Senior Technical Coordinator

Taylor Wimpey; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Senior Technical Coordinator to manage external consultants and oversee project procurement stages including planning and building regulation approvals. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the development process, excellent communication skills, and previous experience in a similar role. This position offers professional development opportunities and benefits such as private healthcare and life insurance within a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Excellent retail discounts

Company funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Quality pension scheme

Discounted house purchase scheme

Car leasing scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technical Coordinator or Manager preferred.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Experience managing consultant teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in managing information for planning and design approvals.
• Ensure coordination between all consultants to prevent issues.
• Prepare and secure Building Regulations Approvals.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of technical processes

Excellent communication

Ability to manage external teams

Work under tight deadlines

Teamwork

Education

Industry related qualification

Professional accreditation with RICS, CIOB, ICE or RIBA

Job description

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At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

The role of the Senior Technical Coordinator is to participate in the management and co-ordination of the external consultant team through all stages of project procurement (Land & Planning, Commercial, Production, Sales and Adoptions) and actively support the Project team in all matters arising.

Ensuring that all disciplines are fully joined up and in synchronisation. Checking layout drawings, suppliers and manufacturers' details. Assisting in obtaining necessary Building Regulation Technical Approvals and advising all internal Teams of updates and progress. Efficiently resolve and co-ordinate any issues arising from the external consultants.

Primary Responsibilities

Planning

• Participate in managing the preparation of information required for clearance of all planning conditions.
• Ensure thorough co-ordination between all consultants to prevent any adopting, conflicting or maintenance issues during construction of the development.
• Assist in ensuring the submitted application is in line with Operational Framework Requirements and TW internal guidance on
• “Good Practice” for submission of planning applications.
• Attend internal and external team meetings as required to assist in the preparation of information for planning submission.
• Participate in managing fees budget in accordance with regional conventions and protocols and effectively manage and administer same through the entire life of the project.

Detailed Design

• Prepare, submit, and secure Building Regulations Approvals for developments.
• Clear all Building Regulation conditions to ensure CML’s can be delivered in line with Regional Budget.
• Maintain a good understanding of environmental/ecological constraints to development and ensure that appropriate mitigation is undertaken to allow development to proceed in line with Regional Programme.
• Arrange for the preparation of all working drawing requirements –residential and non-residential uses - and supporting information for issue to Commercial Department for tendering purposes in line with agreed Programme, utilising external consultants where appropriate.
• Undertake detailed assessment and approval of all supporting suppliers and manufacturer’s information, including renewableenergy requirements.
• Obtain all assessments and ensure compliance with HQI, Lifetime Homes, Building for Life, DQS etc.
• Ensure structural assessment of all house type drawings is undertaken by an approved consultant.
• Review and comment on technical content of all sales literature to ensure compliance with working drawings and issue information to sales to meet requirements of Consumer Code.
• Accuracy of issue and working to tight deadlines and programmes is essential.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the full development/ technical process. Previous experience as either a Technical Coordinator or Technical Manager within a development organisation preferred
• Industry related qualification
• Attained or working towards a professional accreditation with RICS, CIOB, ICE or RIBA
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and to programme accurately
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Excellent communication skills and team work
• Ability to manage external consultant team and ensure all deadlines are met

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants:

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.