Assistant Technical Coordinator
Reed Specialist Recruitment
Assistant Technical Coordinator
Location: Swindon
Salary: £30,900 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
A well-established residential developer is seeking an Assistant Technical Coordinator to join its growing team in Swindon. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual with experience in construction or housebuilding to develop their career within a successful and respected business.
The Role
As Assistant Technical Coordinator, you will provide vital support to the pre-development and technical teams, ensuring drawings, project information and technical documentation are accurately managed throughout the development lifecycle. Working closely with internal departments, consultants and external stakeholders, you will help ensure projects progress smoothly from design through to construction and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate technical information between external consultants and internal departments throughout the design and construction process.
- Ensure all required approvals are obtained and information is issued promptly to facilitate project delivery and site starts.
- Manage and maintain project documentation across multiple developments, ensuring files are accurately named, stored and compliant with internal procedures.
- Carry out quality assurance checks to ensure documentation is complete, accurate and audit-ready.
- Support the coordination of consultants and external partners on planning, technical and engineering matters.
- Act as a key point of contact between the business and stakeholders including local authorities, building control, warranty providers and utility companies.
- Prepare and issue project handover documentation, including Home User Guides, O&M manuals and Health & Safety information.
- Work closely with site teams to ensure smooth and compliant project handovers.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar technical, Architectural or coordination role within the construction or housebuilding sector.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong numerical and data-handling skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documentation.
- Experience processing purchase orders and invoices.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £30,900 per annum.
- Healthcare Cash Plan including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions and 24/7 remote GP access for employees and their families.
- Employee wellbeing platform offering mental, physical and financial wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme with confidential support and counselling.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
- Life assurance.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus the option to buy or sell holiday.
- Attendance rewards scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Retail, leisure and travel discounts.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Up to two paid volunteering days per year.
- Employee referral bonus scheme.
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