Technical Coordinator

Role overview

• ID: 2024-6530
• Entity: Vistry
• Region: Vistry West Yorkshire
• Department: Technical
• Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Job Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
• Date Posted: 11.11.2024

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Technical Coordinator to join our team within Vistry West Yorkshire, at our office in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. As our Technical Coordinator, you will coordinate all technical information between external consultants and internal departments throughout the design and construction process. To ensure all approvals are obtained and information received and issued to allow for a prompt start on site.

• Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...
  • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
  • Company car, car allowance or travel allowance (remove if not applicable)
  • Agile working possible (dependent on role)
  • Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private Healthcare
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Competitive contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
  • Share incentive schemes
  • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
• In return, what we would like from you...
  • Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
  • Proven working experience in Architecture / Civil Engineering
  • Previous experience in Residential Housing sector
  • Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control regulatory approvals including all section agreements (section 38 &section 104 designs)
  • Full Current UK Driving Licence
  • Project management and supervision skills
  • Thorough, with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to confidently challenge decisions made by others
  • Quick and eager to learn, with a focus on continuous development
  • Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
  • Proficient in MS Office programmes
  • Analytical approach
  • To have a positive and flexible approach to work, integrate with the existing team and provide support and guidance to others when required
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively liaise and co-ordinate activities between departments
• More about the Technical Coordinator role...
  • Comply with the company Life of Site processes.
  • Ensure all drawings and details are accurate and commercially suitable throughout the design and construction phase stages.
  • Co-ordinate and chair design team meetings with internal and external participants
  • Attend and contribute to progress meetings on site as required.
  • Co-ordinate the planning process where required and review planning approval to ensure conditions are addressed prior to start on site
  • Agree construction specification, SAP and bream strategy for the project
  • Coordinate the submission of a Building Control application and supporting documentation
  • Liaise with consultants and attend meetings to progress all relevant Technical matters
  • Assist Commercial and Buying teams in review and approval of subcontractor design information.
  • Ensure accurate and on time design information in line with client requirements
  • Ensure cost effective design control and buildability
  • Maintain and manage all current drawings/documents/information for all new build contracts on the Viewpoint Platform.
  • Review and check contract documentation, warranties and bond requirements in liaison with Contracts Manager.
  • Apply for and secure statutory body approval of Engineering Design and ground remediation
  • Co-ordinate and Temporary Works designs.
  • Attend site visits and meetings in order to solve issues that arise during the construction process.
  • Ensure that new regulation requirements are anticipated and incorporated as required

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us...

We’re Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they’re needed most.

You’re probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there’s nowhere better to build your career. We’re proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.

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Benefits

Agile Working

Offers a flexible way of working.

Annual Leave

Enjoy 28 days’ holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.

Pension with Legal & General

Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.

Volunteer Days

With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.

Why Vistry

Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.