Technical coordinator

Technical Coordinator ndash; Salford ndash; Housing Developments ndash; Up to GBP42000 salary Office based - Minimal site visits Client My client are a regional, housing developer with a reputable reputation in the region for delivering high quality homes in the northwest region Role You will be working within the technical department and would be responsible for a number of live and pre-contract sites. Their role is to ensure all designs are completed in a timely manner to allow the commercial team to place orders and Construction to build. You will be dealing with consultants for information and drawings to analyse and upload to pass onto site teams. Duties Ensure that working drawings are in compliance with the approved planning consent, contract specifications, building regulations and any other relevant standard. Issue briefs to design consultants and design sub-contractors and manage them to support in their preparation and issue of production information to the agreed programme, scope and fee. Monitor and control all production information in close liaison with the project QS, development team and construction department to ensure tight cost controls are maintained and information is produced in line with target costs. Review Building Control specification document prepared by the Architect to ensure it accurately reflects standard details and any other contract specific requirements. Undertake regular visits to sites to ensure that materials being used are as per the prepared material specifications and that technical details are being constructed as per approved details Support the commercial team to produce trade specifications that comply with all relevant standards. Undertake review of trade specifications to ensure compliance with relevant standards Candidate bull; Good operating knowledge of the development and technical design process bull; Proven knowledge of detailed design for residential schemes utilising different forms of construction including light weight steel frame, traditional steel frame, timber frame and masonry bull; Architectural or engineering background with the ability to use AutoCad would be beneficial bull; Solid understanding of statutory requirements, including Building Regulations and LABC warranty standards bull; An ability to understand and interrogate design and project programmes bull; Educated to a degree level or in possession of a relevant professional qualification bull; High level of attention to detail bull; Able to manage people, processes, and time bull; Strong team player with excellent communication skills