Technical Coordinator

Location: Essex (Office & Site-Based)

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + Package

Package: Pension, Healthcare, Life Insurance, Car Allowance

Overview

A leading residential developer in Essex is seeking an experienced Technical Coordinator to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, low-rise bespoke housing projects giving you full exposure to the technical lifecycle from design development through to handover.

This role is ideal for someone with prior experience working for a residential developer/housebuilder, who is looking to take ownership of technical delivery across multiple phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all technical information between internal teams, external consultants, architects, and contractors.
• Review and manage the production of drawings, specifications, engineering information, and design packages.
• Ensure all designs comply with building regulations, planning requirements, warranty provider standards (NHBC/LLC), and company quality benchmarks.
• Assist with the management of design changes, value engineering opportunities, and technical problem-solving.
• Attend site regularly to support construction teams, resolve technical issues, and ensure design information is accurately translated on-site.
• Oversee the flow of information between site teams and the office, ensuring timely issuance of drawings and technical documentation.
• Support the preparation and management of technical programmes aligned with project build schedules.
• Liaise with local authorities, utility providers, consultants, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead or support key technical meetings, including design team meetings, site progress meetings, and consultant reviews.
• Collaborate closely with land, planning, commercial, and construction teams to ensure technical alignment at all project stages.

Experience

• Experience working as a Technical Coordinator (or Assistant Technical Coordinator ready to step up) within a residential developer or housebuilder environment.
• Strong understanding of low-rise residential construction—experience with bespoke housing and/or timber frame building methods is highly advantageous.
• Ability to interpret drawings, technical details, and design standards confidently.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to coordinate multiple consultants and stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised, and confident managing multiple live projects.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £45k–£60k (DOE)
• Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Car Allowance