Technical Coordinator - Wetherby



Closing date: 14/09/2024

Competitive Salary & Discretionary Performance Bonus & Company Car Plan/Cash Allowance & Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme) & Company Pension & Private Healthcare & Life Assurance & Benefits

With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there’s never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why…

Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East of England, across Yorkshire and the East and West Midlands, with eight regional offices employing over 600 people.

We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve them. Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.

Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do.

We are looking for people who want to be a part of something special, so why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?

Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Coordinator to join our Technical team based at our North Yorkshire head office in Wetherby.

The Role

Are you a Technical Coordinator with experience in residential house building? Do you possess a good technical knowledge, excellent communication, and project management skills?

If the answer is yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us!

As our Technical Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting the regional Technical team in the coordination of architectural and engineering matters on site-based projects from commencement on site through to completion, handover and site exit, in order to meet our regional business plan and future growth requirements.

Key duties and requirements

You will also be responsible for but not limited to;

  • Digesting information to inform the preparation of Pre-Development Programmes.
  • Instructing and managing all external consultants in the preparation and delivery of production information to an agreed scope, fee and programme.
  • Ensuring all technical information is of high quality and value engineered sufficient to obtain all necessary approvals, minimising risk and facilitating efficient site starts.
  • Managing the production, control and issue of working drawings and all associated technical information to all parties.
  • Ensuring all statutory enquiries, sewer connections and other section agreements are submitted and approved in a timely manner.
  • Submitting and managing all NHBC/ building regulations and discharge of planning Condition applications.
  • Maintaining records of professional fees budgets on monthly basis to inform ongoing financial reporting.
  • Assisting the preparation of sales brochure and conveyance plans.
  • Arranging progress meetings both pre & post development, attend site on a regular basis to ensure sites are developed in a continuous and cost-effective manner.
  • Assisting subcontractor procurement. Monitoring and controlling all production information in close liaison with the Commercial team to ensure tight cost controls are kept and information produced in line with budget estimates.
  • Liaising with all parties, both internal and external, to resolve Technical/Construction problems.

Who are we looking for?

As well as being able to demonstrate your previous experience as a Technical Coordinator for a residential housebuilder, our ideal candidate will also possess an aptitude to combine strong organisation and communication skills.

To be considered for this role you must also possess;

  • A relevant HNC/HND with post qualification experience.
  • Good technical knowledge of construction practices and techniques adopted within the building industry.
  • A working knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and associated legislation connected with the construction industry.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills.
  • The ability to identify and problem solve in a speedy and effective manner.
  • A full UK driving licence.

What will you get in return?

  • Discretionary bonus
  • Company car plan/cash allowance
  • Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
  • Private Health care
  • Company Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform

If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant’s future success!

Interested?

Apply now