Technical Coordinator

Freelance Technical Coordinator position just landed in Kent!!

• Position: Technical Coordinator
• Location: West Malling, Kent
• Start date: April 2024 (immediate start available)
• Contract type: Freelance
• Pay rate: £200-£300 per day
• Duration: 8 weeks (contract extension is a possibility)
• Randstad contact: Mark Dixon (Randstad Maidstone)

The company:

A privately owned developer with a focus on delivering good quality traditional build homes in rural locations. Developments range in size from 8-36 plots (2 bed apartments to 5 bedroom luxury homes).

The role:

The role of Technical Coordinator will be to support the technical manager in the management and overseeing of technical matters across multiple projects in Kent. Your primary accountabilities in the role will be:

• Oversee technical aspects across multiple projects of varying complexity
• Manage the design process to secure accurate and comprehensive sets of information including management tendering and appointment of design consultants
• Procurement and management of utilities / services and warranties and management of fees budget
• Discharge of planning & building regulation conditions
• Validating conveyance plans and easements
• Managing and satisfying regulatory bodies such as Planning, Building Control, and the Fire Brigade Control and issue of site information and drawings
• Liaise with the Commercial department to ensure all relevant orders are in place and budgets / cost to complete are accurate
• Work with the site and sales teams to provide support as necessary Experience

About you:

• Architectural drawing experience
• Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Experience and knowledge of building regulations and current NHBC standards is desirable
• Experience working as a coordinator / within a technical function for a volume house builder is desirable
• Qualifications and training Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a technical subject
• Good understanding of building techniques, materials and CDM regulations
• Strong communication, listening and excellent attention to detail
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.

If you feel a short-term freelance contract is ideal for you and you the criteria above meets your specification we would really like to hear from you. Please click apply now for your application to be reviewed immediately

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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