Technical Coordinator

Salary: Up to £60,000 (Depending on experience)
Location: Canterbury
Permanent | Full-Time at site

We are seeking an experienced Technical Coordinator with a background in civil engineering, housebuilding, property development or construction to join a successful housing developer based on the outskirts of Canterbury.

This is a technical role supporting residential and mixed-use development projects, working closely with the Technical Director from initial land acquisition and technical due diligence through planning, design, infrastructure delivery and completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical and engineering due diligence for potential land acquisitions, identifying development constraints, risks and abnormal costs.
• Coordinate civil engineering, highways, drainage, utilities and other technical disciplines throughout the development process.
• Manage external consultants and coordinate technical information, drawings and reports to meet project requirements.
• Support planning applications and manage technical approvals and agreements, including Section 38, Section 104, Section 278 and Section 106.
• Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, utility companies, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical input into development appraisals, budgets, programmes and infrastructure strategies.
• Support projects through construction, ensuring technical issues and design requirements are effectively managed.
• Provide practical and commercially viable engineering solutions and technical advice to the wider development team.

Person Specification

• Experience within civil engineering, housebuilding, property development or construction.
• Knowledge of residential development infrastructure, including highways, drainage and utilities.
• Understanding of technical due diligence, feasibility and the planning process.
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Section 38, Section 104, Section 278 and Section 106 would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and review engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Relevant HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline would be desirable.
• AutoCAD experience would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence required due to site visits.

Please note:We are unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and applicants must be commutable distance to Canterbury.

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