LNT Care Developments are the UK’s leading specialist Care Home Developer and are looking for a Pre-Construction Technical Coordinator to join the team.
Key responsibilities:
* To support the Pre-Construction function alongside the Technical Manager in all Development led, pre-construction activity.
* Managing technical project documentation and undertaking some administrative tasks.
* Review, interpret and summarise drawings, specifications, site investigations, topographical surveys, ecological documents and other typical development reports, with a good understanding of all components.
* Identify financial, design, production and contractual risks and opportunities.
* Confident to undertake initial negotiations, enquiries and challenges to statutory bodies on environmental, drainage, highways and other technical issues.
* Good understanding of services procurement, to ensure satisfactory quotes and designs are secured prior to site exchanges,
* Assist in the production of technical reports and contract drawings.
* Collaborate with the pre-construction team to support project planning, ensuring timelines and key milestones are achieved.
* Work closely with internal colleagues and other external professionals to support the overall success of the project.
* Participate in quality control processes, reviewing project deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
* Monitor and report on post-exchange technical obligations and requirements before planning permission is secured.
* Attend and participate internal launch and handover meetings alongside the Planning and Construction departments.
* Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of improving contribution to the organisation’s goals.
* Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Use own initiative to gain information on a project or widen own knowledge.
Knowledge & Experience:
* Whilst the role is focussing on pre-construction, the ideal candidate will also have relevant experience in all phases of construction and live site development, preferably within the residential sector.
* Experience of assisting with coordinating a wide variety of projects and dealing with a high volume of sites.
* Ability to work independently, and in a pro-active manner. Equally important to be a team player and support colleagues when input required,
* Ability to prioritise, negotiate, motivate and communicate.
* The individual will have good time management, is well organised, has good attention to detail, is able to participate effectively in meetings,
* Essential to be able to achieve restrictive deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy in all areas.
* Awareness and basic understanding of planning, financial and legal processes.
* Good communication and negotiation skills.
* Good IT literacy in Word, Excel and emails.
In return we offer a great place to work with great benefits including:
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme payable twice annually
* Pension contribution
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Free parking at head office
* 4-weekly pay (13 pay days per year)
* Free onsite gym