Architectural Coordinator

Job Description

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 250 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brandsand three off-site manufacturing facilities.We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.What is the roleWe are now looking to recruit a talented Architectural Co-ordinator to join the Technical Team. This role reports to Technical Director and will have regular contact with external consultants.The purpose of the role is to co-ordinate all technical information including Building Design, Highways, Drainage, Utilities and Sustainability on projects from inception to completion whilst working to the Management team’s technical brief.The role will include:

• To manage the flow of technical information on a number of projects at any given time to ensure the projects are built on time and within budget
• To check and approve architect’s and engineer’s drawings and assist in the management of external consultants to minimise issues, thus maintain strong working relationships and strengthening the regional performance
• To monitor the discharge of planning conditions, issue timely construction drawings and ensure enquiries and applications go to statutory service companies and local authorities to provide the highest standard of compliance for the Technical Department
• To liaise with other company departments providing technical assistance whilst maintaining the highest standard of Health and Safety creating safe environments
• To liaise with the NHBC/LABC on Building Regulation matters and discharge conditions so the region will be compliant and the Sales team will be able to release plots for sale
• Prepare and approve conveyance plans, legal plans and monitor technical specifications so the Technical team have the relevant approval for the Sales Team to progress the sales process
• To provide CAD work as required for the projects so to support the wider technical team and ensure the highest standards
• On occasion to deputise for the Senior Technical Co-ordinator to provide support and assistance to the team

What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for

• Experience of working within a residential developer
• Capable of producing viability layouts, detailed planning layouts for submission and other planning application supporting documents.
• Experienced with the use of AutoCad and the production of working drawings for construction use.
• HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in construction
• Understanding of general design and technical processes with a reasonable knowledge of building regulations.
• Full UK driving licence

What’s in it for youThe Salary & Benefits package

• Salary competitive (DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• Contributory pension
• Life cover
• Healthcare
• Bonus

When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A placewhere you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GBNo Agencies please - Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introductionPersimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.