Development Coordinator

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our South West Division, located in Bristol is looking to recruit a Development Coordinator to join the Division’s Technical team.

The Role

The Design & Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation. This includes responsibility for researching the best materials, at the best cost. In terms of design, there are a variety of house types on our sites, all of which come with their unique challenges to solve. Our drive for sustainability, value and ever-changing building and environmental legislation means that innovative and unique solutions are required. Most of the employees employed within these teams have either an architectural or engineering background, and this role will offer the opportunity to gain expertise in design and project management.

The Development Coordinator will report to the Development Manager.

Principal accountabilities of the Development Coordinator role include:

• Oversee the production of working drawing and detail information making sure that is completed to a high standard and available on time.
• Provide technical support as procurement, sales stage, construction and post construction.
• Oversee all technical aspects of sites under control and ensure that they are running as smoothly as possible and highlight any issues or concerns with the Development Manager.
• Assess planning information for obvious building regulations requirements such as a means of escape, unprotected areas, underground ventilation and other given criteria at an early stage.
• Instigate the selection of materials for the buildings as indicated in the working drawings on a plot by plot basis at an early stage.
• Formally appoint consultants in line with Group policies and procedures.
• Coordinate drawings to ensure that architectural and engineering drawings are consistent with each other.
• Attend regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders as required.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience of working as a Technical / Development Coordinator within construction / housebuilding and with experience of running numerous projects at one time.
• Knowledge of building regulations, the planning system and code for sustainable homes.

Qualifications and Training

• HNC/HND in a building related topic
• CSCS card or equivalent

Skills and Aptitude

• Excellent attention to detail
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards.
• Strong communication, listening and presentation skills with the ability to be able to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
• IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems within the technical environment.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

• Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
• Office based role, with regular travel to development sites as and when required.
• Ability to travel to all development sites within Divisional area.

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a large volume of applications are recieved.