Assistant Design Manager

Technical Coordinator  Design & Build Residential - Principal Contractor Grays, Essex £50k - £65k DOE  Immediate Interviews    The Company:    A multi-award-winning property developer & principal contractor with over a decade of experience, who specialise in delivering high-quality new-build housing, commercial spaces, and community infrastructure. With a proven track record and an ethos of "building value together," their success is driven by a deep understanding of the needs of landowners, partners, and local communities.   Their dedicated team of 100+ highly skilled professionals works closely with trusted suppliers and sub-contractors, allowing them to maintain control over the quality of every build and landscape undertaken. Whether it's unlocking complex regeneration projects or crafting bespoke housing schemes, the full commitment to excellence ensures that they deliver results that exceed expectations.   About the role:   The role of the Technical/ Design Coordinator is to aid the Operations Director in the preparation, delivery & coordination of production information on strategic & live projects to support all internal functions of the business. Active sites in both Erith & Rochester.   Technical Requirements:   Pre-Acquisition Provide technical support and advice during the acquisition of new sites and development opportunities, including; Commission and prepare due diligence/technical reports. Research and advise existing site constraints. Research and advise abnormal site conditions that may impact design or development costs. Planning Provide technical support in the preparation of detailed planning applications, including; Carry out technical review of schemes prior to planning applications being submitted to local authority and advise suitability of proposed designs. Advise where layouts could best be optimised to improve net to gross development areas or add increased revenue from individual plots. Provide architectural advice on design layouts and appearance of proposed new developments. Pre-selection of external materials. Commission investigative site surveys and reports. Implementation Prepare technical support in the preparation of detailed design information to assist the procurement and construction of new developments including; Pre-selection, appointment, and management of consultant design team. Negotiation of consultant fee proposals and monitoring of fee expenditure against allocated budgets. Co-ordination of payments to external consultants. Chair design team meetings. Set outline design programmes and monitor consultant performance. Commission detailed investigative site surveys and reports. Lead the optimisation process to enable early sign off of floor plans. Advise and co-ordinate requirements for sustainability, environmental, ecological and eco- homes constraints. Register plots with NHBC for Buildmark warranty. Clear building control, site engineering and warranty conditions with NHBC. Liaise with statutory utility providers. Clear outstanding planning conditions with local authority. Liaison with and co-ordination of specialist sub-contractors. Attend / chair site progress and co-ordination meetings. Sales Provide supporting information to the Sales Department to assist the preparation of sales literature and the conveyancing of individual properties, including; Plot conveyancing plans as required by land registry Computer Generated Images. Basic sales plans and area schedules. Essential Experience:  5+ years of experience working with residential developer or with a main contractor. Solid background in managing or coordinating technical and design elements. Proven track record of working on multiple residential projects, from early design stages to completion. Experience working with UK building regulations, planning processes, and relevant environmental and safety standards. Strong communication and negotiation skills, essential for liaising with architects, engineers, suppliers, and on-site teams. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, understanding their needs, and ensuring seamless project execution. Experience dealing with clients and stakeholders, ensuring that their expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.  If you feel this role suits your previous/ current experience and you would be interested in finding out more - please get in touch with Danny Algar (Head of Commercial & Preconstruction) at Londinium Recruitment...    APPLY NOW to be considered as shortlisting will close two weeks after this advert posting! Good Luck