Technical Coordinator
Location: Essex (Office & Site-Based)
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + Package
Package: Pension, Healthcare, Life Insurance, Car Allowance
Overview
A leading residential developer in Essex is seeking an experienced Technical Coordinator to play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality, low‑rise bespoke housing projects giving you full exposure to the technical lifecycle from design development through to handover.
This role is ideal for someone with prior experience working for a residential developer/housebuilder, who is looking to take ownership of technical delivery across multiple phases.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate all technical information between internal teams, external consultants, architects, and contractors.
* Review and manage the production of drawings, specifications, engineering information, and design packages.
* Ensure all designs comply with building regulations, planning requirements, warranty provider standards (NHBC/LLC), and company quality benchmarks.
* Assist with the management of design changes, value engineering opportunities, and technical problem-solving.
* Attend site regularly to support construction teams, resolve technical issues, and ensure design information is accurately translated on-site.
* Oversee the flow of information between site teams and the office, ensuring timely issuance of drawings and technical documentation.
* Support the preparation and management of technical programmes aligned with project build schedules.
* Liaise with local authorities, utility providers, consultants, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
* Lead or support key technical meetings, including design team meetings, site progress meetings, and consultant reviews.
* Collaborate closely with land, planning, commercial, and construction teams to ensure technical alignment at all project stages.
Experience
* Experience working as a Technical Coordinator (or Assistant Technical Coordinator ready to step up) within a residential developer or housebuilder environment.
* Strong understanding of low-rise residential construction—experience with bespoke housing and/or timber frame building methods is highly advantageous.
* Ability to interpret drawings, technical details, and design standards confidently.
* Excellent communication skills with an ability to coordinate multiple consultants and stakeholders.
* Proactive, organised, and confident managing multiple live projects.
Package & Benefits
* Salary: £45k–£60k (DOE)
* Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare
* Life Insurance
* Car Allowance