Technical Coordinator

**About The Role**:
We are looking for a Technical Coordinator to participate in the management and co-ordination of the external consultant team through all stages of project procurement (Land & Planning, Commercial, Production, Sales and Adoptions) and actively support the Project team in all matters arising.

Ensuring that all disciplines are fully joined up and in synchronisation. Checking layout drawings, suppliers and manufacturers details. Assisting in obtaining necessary Building Regulation Technical Approvals and advising all internal Teams of updates and progress. Efficiently resolve and co-ordinate any issues arising from the external consultants.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Participate in managing the preparation of information required for clearance of all planning conditions.
- Ensure thorough co-ordination between all consultants to prevent any adopting, conflicting or maintenance issues during construction of the development.
- Attend internal and external team meetings as required to assist in the preparation of information for planning submission.
- Participate in managing fees budget in accordance with regional conventions and protocols, effectively manage and administer same through the entire life of a project.

**About You**:
**The Person**
- Understanding of the planning process and requirements.
- Thorough understanding of technical detailing including Building Regulations and emerging requirements are essential.
- AutoCad essential - thorough competency of working drawing requirements essential.
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and to programme accurately.
- Excellent communication skills and team work are essential.
- Ability to manage external consultant team and ensure all deadlines are met.
- Commercial awareness of design and design changes.
- Ability to work under own initiative is a key requirement.
- Understanding of related disciplines including planning, engineering, drainage, highways.

**Key experience on entry to role**
- Full Technical understanding and knowledge of regulatory constraints must be clearly demonstrated.
- Ability to demonstrate continuing development and understanding of emerging requirements.
- Understanding of the planning process.
- Detailed experience of building regulations process.
- Project Management Skills.

**About Us**:
The Cala Group is a major UK housebuilder and leading provider of desirable new homes across the South of England, the Midlands and Scotland. Driven by a mission to create vibrant and sustainable new communities, our homes are characterised by exceptional design and sector-leading build quality, and we have a passion for providing our customers with a great home buying experience. This is an exciting time to be at Cala. Our approach to sustainability and technology is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and we’re aiming to create an industry-leading experience for both our staff and customers. At Cala, you can expect to be part of an environment which allows you to do meaningful work, while offering opportunities for personal growth.