Technical Coordinator required for one the UK leading housebuilder

Fixed Term Contract - 6 months

Milton Keynes

Main purpose

Produce accurate working drawing packages to enable any given residential development to be built and as intended and to obtain all necessary technical approvals.

Typical activities

• Produce variant house type drawing packages and liaise with key suppliers to provide ancillary drawing information.
• Produce block plans, sections and elevations.
• Produce detail information where not already available.
• Co-ordinate the accuracy of information supplied by all departments to ensure no discrepancies.
• Submission of all information to NHBC and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP Assessments together with PEA' and EPC's, Secured by Design Approval, Code for Sustainable Homes and Robust Standard Details.
• Obtaining and collating all ancillary specialist drawings including hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stair, wardrobes, lintels, p.c. ground floors, and precast upper floors.
• Attending Pre-Start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters related to the working drawings.
• Co-ordinate information and liaise with in house architects, civil and structural engineers and landscape architects.
• Prepare all drawings and documents for printing for Pre-Start Meetings.
• Manage site as agreed with the Technical Manager from design stage to post completion. Communication
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of key departmental developments. Health and safety
• Ensure you have read the Company's health and safety policies and procedures observe them at all times.
• Reporting any accidents or near misses immediately to your Manager and record them in the accident book.
• Ensure your workplace is kept tidy and any hazards are eliminated or reported to your line manager.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing on site at all times.
• Attends all health and safety training as required by the Company.

Person specification

Essential Education, training or qualifications

• 2 A 'levels or equivalent in Art, Science, Maths, Design or related subject, or,

BTEC HND/HNC in Design or Construction or Several year or relevant experience in a similar role with a residential developer

Relevant experience

• At least 12 months experience working within a residential house builder
• In-depth knowledge of CAD Special skills or knowledge
• Strong mathematical ability
• Be able to draw freehand and have an accurate eye for detail
• Be able to visualise objects in three dimensions
• Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills
• Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others Interpersonal skills and attitude
• Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
• Be able to work effectively in a team
• Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills
• Behave in line with our values Special Circumstances
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.