CMD Recruitment
Assistant Construction Administrator
Permanent Full Time
Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week
£30,500pa
Are you an organised and detail-focused Technical Coordinator looking to join a busy and growing residential development business?
We're recruiting for a Technical Coordinator to play a key role in supporting the delivery of multiple developments from pre-construction through to completion. Working closely with the Development Manager and wider technical team, you'll be responsible for coordinating design information, managing project documentation and ensuring technical information is issued accurately and on time.
The Role
As Technical Coordinator, you'll act as the central point of contact for technical information throughout the development lifecycle. You'll ensure drawings, approvals and project documentation are effectively managed, enabling projects to progress smoothly from planning through to construction and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate technical information between consultants, contractors and internal departments throughout the design and construction process.
- Ensure all technical approvals, drawings and supporting documentation are obtained and issued in line with project programmes.
- Manage and maintain project documentation across multiple developments, ensuring information is accurately recorded, stored and easily accessible.
- Support the management of planning, engineering and design matters throughout the development process.
- Liaise with external stakeholders including planning authorities, Building Control, utility providers and warranty organisations.
- Coordinate Building Control and warranty submissions, ensuring all supporting information is accurate and submitted within required timescales.
- Organise and attend design team meetings, recording actions and ensuring follow-up activities are completed.
- Assist with the review and coordination of planning conditions to support timely project starts.
- Prepare and issue project handover documentation, including Home User Guides, operation and maintenance manuals and health and safety information.
- Maintain drawing registers and document control systems, ensuring all project information remains current and compliant.
- Attend site meetings and visits as required to support project delivery and resolve technical issues.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within a technical, design or construction coordination role desirable
- Strong document management and administrative skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact on project delivery and work closely with experienced technical and development professionals, we'd love to hear from you.
Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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