Technical Coordinator in Canterbury

We are seeking an experienced Technical Coordinator with a background in civil engineering, housebuilding, property development or construction to join a successful housing developer based on the outskirts of Canterbury. This is a technical role supporting residential and mixed-use development projects, working closely with the Technical Director from initial land acquisition and technical due diligence through planning, design, infrastructure delivery and completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical and engineering due diligence for potential land acquisitions, identifying development constraints, risks and abnormal costs.
• Coordinate civil engineering, highways, drainage, utilities and other technical disciplines throughout the development process.
• Manage external consultants and coordinate technical information, drawings and reports to meet project requirements.
• Support planning applications and manage technical approvals and agreements, including Section 38, Section 104, Section 278 and Section 106.
• Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, utility companies, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical input into development appraisals, budgets, programmes and infrastructure strategies.
• Support projects through construction, ensuring technical issues and design requirements are effectively managed.
• Provide practical and commercially viable engineering solutions and technical advice to the wider development team.

Person Specification

• Experience within civil engineering, housebuilding, property development or construction.
• Knowledge of residential development infrastructure, including highways, drainage and utilities.
• Understanding of technical due diligence, feasibility and the planning process.
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Section 38, Section 104, Section 278 and Section 106 would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and review engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Relevant HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline would be desirable.
• AutoCAD experience would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence required due to site visits.

Please note: We are unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and applicants must be commutable distance to Canterbury.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.