Technical Coordinator – Residential Development

Location: Waltham Abbey
Salary: £55-£65k + package 
Sector: Residential Development

We are currently working with a highly regarded and privately owned residential developer with an established reputation for delivering high-quality homes and sustainable communities across the UK.

As part of continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Technical Coordinator to join their team and play a key role in coordinating design information across multiple residential developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who enjoys working collaboratively with consultants, contractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly and to a high standard.

The Role

As Technical Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating technical design packages and ensuring accurate, buildable and compliant information is available throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with the Commercial, Construction and Sales teams, as well as external consultants and statutory bodies, to keep design programmes on track and resolve technical issues efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical design packages and monitor progress against the design programme
• Chair and manage design team meetings, ensuring actions are clearly recorded and progressed
• Liaise with Commercial, Construction, Sales and other internal departments
• Review drawings for buildability, planning compliance and construction readiness
• Manage statutory approvals and the discharge of planning conditions
• Support consultant appointments and ensure relevant procedures are followed
• Review and coordinate subcontractor design information
• Respond to sales and customer technical queries accurately and efficiently
• Support value engineering and product optimisation initiatives
• Assist with technical handover documentation
• Ensure design information meets relevant CDM, risk assessment and Golden Thread requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the technical function

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A relevant qualification or be working towards one, such as a Degree, HNC/HND or NVQ Level 5
• Previous experience coordinating design teams, consultants or technical packages
• Experience within residential construction/development
• A good understanding of buildability, planning and technical compliance
• Awareness of CDM and Principal Designer responsibilities
• Understanding of Golden Thread principles and BIM Level 2 standards
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach
• A strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established residential developer where the technical function plays a crucial role in the successful delivery of high-quality homes.

You will have the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of developments, collaborate with experienced professionals and have a genuine influence on design quality, programme and project outcomes.

If you’re an experienced Technical Coordinator looking for your next opportunity within residential development, we’d be keen to hear from you.