Technical Coordinator

Gleeson Homes; Penrith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is seeking a Technical Coordinator to play a critical role in supporting the Regional Technical team in achieving business goals. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications in planning and technical fields, strong organizational skills, and a detailed knowledge of the planning process. This position includes various responsibilities such as managing relationships with consultants, ensuring adherence to timelines, and providing necessary technical support throughout the construction stage. Competitive benefits and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or broad experience in Technical/planning.
• Good awareness of codes of practice that impact on land acquisition.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing technical support to the Technical Director and team.
• Manage relationships with consultants to ensure timely information flow.
• Ensure all design information is issued on schedule.

Skills

Knowledge of planning management

Technical and legal knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

AutoCAD experience

Organizational skills

Good verbal and written communication

Education

Relevant Technical/Planning qualification

Job description

# Technical Coordinator## Job Introduction**Job Introduction:**Gleeson Homes are recruiting for a**Technical Coordinator**, responsible for for supporting support and assisting the Regional Technical team and operating team to support the regional and Group Business plan, commercial objectives, budgets and future growth requirements.This role is ideal for people who are passionate about career development. With a requirement for an eye for detail and the desire to complete tasks to a high standard.**With a wealth of knowledge, and limitless opportunities, Gleeson Homes is truly, right where you belong.****Main Responsibilities:**At Gleeson Homes, we’re genuinely passionate about what we do. We invest in our people and our communities, building homes, changing lives. We’re looking for an ambassador of the Gleeson Brand, who works passionately, collaborative and respectfully.**As a Technical Coordinator, you will:*** Provide ongoing technical support to the Technical Director, Regional Technical team and internal departments through the construction stage on a regular pro-active basis.* Manage relationships with consultants to ensure the flow of information is within the agreed timescales and in accordance with, and on schedule with the programme.* Ensure all design information produced is issued to the relevant internal and external departments in accordance with, and on schedule with the programme.* Control the submission of Building Regulations and warranty applications, including discharge of conditions.* Interact with internal departments, consultants, suppliers and sub-contractors as necessary in order to achieve Building Regulations and warranty approval and satisfactory conditions discharge.* Provide sales team with drawing\specification information and support, to ensure that sales have the correct literature for communication with customers.* Co-ordinate the appointment of utilities, including designs, quotes and any required agreements. **The Ideal Candidate:*** A relevant qualification or broad experience in Technical/planning* Knowledge of the legal frameworks associated with planning management and development procurement* Good Technical and legal knowledge and Financial/Commercial awareness* Good awareness of codes of practice that impact on land acquisition and planning matters e.g. Planning Policy, systems and frameworks, both locally and regionally* Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD* Good Organisational skills* Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements* Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD* Good verbal and written communication* Numerical and Literate**Benefits:*** Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays* Choice of company car/ car allowance* Discretionary Bonus Scheme* Holiday Buy Back Scheme* Company Pension Scheme* Private Medical Insurance Scheme* Healthshield membership* Life Assurance Scheme* Share Purchase Plan* Highstreet/ Store Discounts* Development OpportunitiesThe following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Technical Coordinator* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** gleeson/TP/60871/4419* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** Technical* **Regional Office** Penrith* **Location** Penrith, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 13 January, 2026