Senior Technical Coordinator - Sevenoaks, United Kingdom - Vistry Group PLC

Vistry Group PLC

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Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role Overview:

In a Nutshell

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Technical Coordinator to join our team within Countryside Partnerships Home Counties South, at our office in Sevenoaks, Kent.

As our Senior Technical Coordinatoryou will be responsible for providing support to the project team and technical design team in the planning, co-ordination and design functions on each allocated project from Tender to Post Contract.

Tou will provide administrative support to the technical management team in the planning, co-ordination and design on each project from Tender to Post Contract

We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.

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
Agile working arrangements possible for this role
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum
Private Healthcare
Company contributory pension scheme
Life assurance 4 x your annual salary
Sharesave scheme
Cycle to work scheme up to £3000
Support with a professional membership
Denplan, GymFlex and many more

In return, what we would like from you

Behave in line with our company values
Integrity, Caring and Quality
Experience of project management in either a development company or professional practice.
Up to date knowledge of best practice and the latest products and specification items available in the marketplace
An understanding of the construction process involving JCT Forms of Contract
Experience using a document management system such as Viewpoint/4P
Experience in a Technical Coordinator role or similar
Professional qualification from recognised institution or experience in an appropriate role
Evidence of an understanding of financial, legal, and planning processes.
Architectural, Engineering or Construction qualification
Thorough with a proactive management style
Ability to prioritise as appropriate, motivate and communicate in order to influence others to ensure that the required objectives are met
Leadership skills including being decisive, flexible, good time management, organised, effective, works well under pressure and to strict deadlines
Experience and understanding of maintaining Technical schedules
Ability to review drawings and identify buildability and technical issues
Project and process management
Problem solving and decision making
Design delivery and assessing risks
Effective communication with all levels of management and project teams, both internal and external to the Company
Ability to coach and train junior and new team members in Technical processes and procedures
Passionate about customer satisfaction, house building and construction, with a focus on high standards and excellence.
Knowledge and understanding of regeneration in mixed tenure developments
Written and verbal communication skills

More about the Senior Technical Coordinator role

Ensuring fully complete, correct and coordinated packages issued to Commercial and Construction teams
Maintaining and delivering in accordance with Company values
Managing subcontractor and supplier design approvals ensuring timely turnaround
Monitoring subcontractor design approvals and keep up dated approvals schedule in line with build programme
Managing the flow of information to Surveyor, Buyer, Construction, Sales and Marketing
Enabling programmed opening of show homes, marketing suites and sales launches
Reviewing and commenting on sales and marketing literature
Assist the Technical Managers in compiling preconstruction phase plan.
Obtain licenses as required for road closure, build over, oversail etc etc
Update and coordinate all monthly Technical schedules, such at the bond, adoption and utilities reports
Review and coordinate design and technical related issues with the Construction Team, Development and Sales & Marketing teams
Managing and controlling variations in relation to drawing revisions, construction programmes and costs
Activating postal addresses with Royal Mail
Monitoring and obtaining all critical certificates to ensure documentation is in place for handovers i.e. commissioning certificates, air tests, sound tests, as built SAPs, EPC's and CML's
Liaising with NHBC to discharge any conditions and uploading of information to the Portal
Ensuring all documents are correctly available for the Document Controller
Attending site meetings and monthly/weekly project meetings
Principle technical contact during the construction works
Monitoring work executed on site to ensure that is as benchmarked and as designed/specified
Managing, investigating and responding promptly with full close out to RFIs from site team and subcontractors
Assisting with obtaining section agreements and technical approvals
Ordering telephone lines for lifts, energy centres and pum