About the Role
The jobholder is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the technical and managerial aspects of construction projects in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements. The role demands a high level of competency in technical construction management, leadership, and adherence to safety, quality, and sustainability standards.
Responsibilities
- Review and approve technical designs, specifications, and construction methods.
- Ensure all construction activities comply with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
- Provide technical guidance and support to the construction team.
- Implement best practices in construction technology and management.
- Recommend appointment of consultants.
- Control the design process, from planning application through to project completion.
- Ensure consultants prepare detailed design in accordance with Employers Requirement and Contractors Proposals.
- Manage and review the design development process ensuring value engineering and buildability are considered.
- Ensure timely completion and issue of technical assessments, CfSH / BREEAM information, warranties, certificates and the like.
- Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure project requirements are met.
- Monitor project progress, ensuring timely completion and quality assurance.
- Manage project documentation, including contracts, schedules, and reports.
- Review design development to allow construction of works to follow safety working practices and be in accordance with current health, safety and environmental regulations and company policy, and procedures.
- Act as a point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, construction teams, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
- Oversee the technical aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Implement and maintain robust quality control procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
- Promote and implement sustainable construction practices.
- Coordinate and manage the production of the working drawings, details and specifications from external consultants for onward distribution and discussion with internal departments.
Requirements
- Experience working as a Senior Technical Coordinator or Technical Manager.
- Proven ability of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards.
- Full up to date knowledge of building regulations and current industry standards.
- Up to date knowledge of best practice and latest products and specifications items available in the marketplace.
- Ability to demonstrate an up to date understanding of Health & Safety legislation and obligations.
- Knowledge of modern construction techniques including high rise concrete frame and high-risk buildings.
- Proven Experience of reading and accurately interpreting drawings and technical specifications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels.
- Self-motivation with ability to work calmly under pressure and maintain professionalism.
- Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously with the ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.
- Innovative, flexible approach to work.
- Strong planning and organising abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and project Management Tools.
- Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC / NVQ4 etc) or Equivalent industry experience.
Skills
- Technical construction management
- Leadership
- Safety standards
- Quality standards
- Sustainability standards
- Construction technology
- Project management
- Value engineering
- Buildability
- Health & Safety legislation
- Modern construction techniques
- Reading and interpreting drawings
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Self-motivation
- Working under pressure
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Autonomy
- Prioritization
- Meeting deadlines
- Innovative approach
- Flexible approach
- Planning abilities
- Organising abilities
- Microsoft 365 applications
- Project Management Tools
Location
- Stratford
- Uxbridge
Work Type
- Site based
- Occasional travel
Experience Level
- Senior Technical Coordinator
- Technical Manager
Education Level
- Professional qualification from a recognised institution, e.g. RICS, RIBA, CIOB desirable
- Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC / NVQ4 etc) or Equivalent industry experience
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive compensation package
- Car allowance
- Discretionary bonus
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance
- Group Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday trading scheme
- Long service days
- Dental Cover
- Bupa Employee Assistance
- Virtual GP Service
- Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles
- Cycle to Work
- Gym Membership corporate discounts
- Health Cash Plan
- Perkpal (shopping discounts)
- Tech Scheme
- Payroll Giving
- Free onsite gym (head office)
- Free breakfast & lunch (head office)
About the Company
- London Square is a fast-growing developer focused on London, creating places that reflect the capital at its best – dynamic, diverse and full of life.
- Over the past two years, we’ve brought more than £2bn of capital into London living.
- We are part of Aldar, the UAE’s leading real estate developer, investor, and manager.
- Together, we are committed to creating world-class developments, anchored in high quality design, sustainability, and outstanding customer service.
- Our success is driven by our people. We’re an energetic, entrepreneurial business where ideas are backed, responsibility comes early, and everyone plays a part in shaping what we build and how we work.
- As we grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to help make London a better place to live and who want to grow with us.
Equal Opportunity
- London Square are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
- We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.
