Project Coordinator

This is a high-calibre role with responsibility for the design and technical aspects of projects; managing and coordinating technical information. Reporting to a Technical Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for briefing and advising external consultants and specialist subcontractors with Preferred approaches and details, within set timescales. They will also support the Technical Manager to coordinate overall management of Pre-Construction Design.

The role will focus on Houses and Duplexes but will also support on low to mid rise apartment blocks. This includes Organising Design Team Meetings/Workshops and recording minutes, Organising briefing sessions and workshops and presenting to various internal Teams for input and coordinating their approvals.

The Project Coordinator will Chair Design Workshops – champion Product quality and legacy, focusing on delivering design excellence across the scheme. They will manage Cairn Design Guidance information and issue out example design packages to consultants.

The successful candidate will ensure Quality and the Customer is integral through the detailed design process, delivering quality across schemes through accurate design, suitable product specification and driving design compliance.

They will develop a series of Design Guidance Drawings and information booklets to brief design teams. Liaising with the in-house design and planning teams to give technical guidance on building and detailing methods is also essential.

The candidate must keep abreast of new innovative products, practices and build methods. Responsibility for communicating Design Management Strategy and Toolbox to all Design Team Members is also required.

The Project Coordinator will Coordinate technical information from grant or lodgement of planning permission to construction start on site. Resolve day to day problems as they arise by preparing solutions and, where appropriate liaising with the technical manager and project manager for approval.

• Degree / Higher Diploma qualification in Architecture or Architectural Technology. 3+Years experience in residential architecture. Residential developer an advantage.
• Knowledge & skillset in the key principles of design detailing & construction methods
• Knowledge and experience of Timber Frame Design and Construction desirable but not essential.
• Appreciation of the benefits and drivers of customer lead housing.
• Experience and aptitude for researching and implementing new building technologies;
• Proficient in CAD and sketch design.
• Excellent working knowledge of latest Building Regulations and certification standards.
• Commercially astute with an ability to make value-add contributions through the design development process.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• Methodical, paying attention to detail and being accurate with ability to take a practical approach to problem solving.
• Good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
• Self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative, and to achieve time and quality targets.
• Flexible, agile and taking responsibility for completing designated tasks and reporting back to Technical Manager.

We believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that's ready to support you for whatever life brings.

Our suite of benefits when you join us include performance related bonus, pension scheme with matching contributions, full health insurance, annual salary review, paid maternity & paternity leave, free annual leave days, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance programme, tax saver - travel and bike to work, talent development programmes, approved profit sharing scheme and company vehicle (role dependent).

Our purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.