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We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

The role

The Technical Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all information is available to Construction and other departments to meet the project programme for his or her allocated sites / projects. This includes providing a complete and comprehensive package of technical documents to site to meet Build deadlines.

This role is part of Orbit Homes where you'll help us to build 5,700 new affordable homes by 2030 in a sustainable way.

What you'll achieve

Organise enquiries, designs and quotations; ensure timely receipt of information and provision of information to all relevant departments
Brief and manage external consultants in the preparation and issue of production information for allocated sites to an agreed programme
Preparation of the Pre-Contract Development Programme for allocated sites, ensuring it is accessible to all and up to date.
Manage technical trackers and report on the site technical progress
Respond to site and sales queries and resolve Technical / Construction problemsWhat you'll bring

Essential skills

A good technical knowledge of civil engineering and building construction is essential.
A working knowledge of planning and building regulations. NHBC, Highway Authority, Sewerage Authority and Utility Design requirements is necessary together with associated legislation relevant to the construction industry
Previous experience working with a Housing Developer / House Builder
Design experience in either civil or architectural practices

Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

Online application
Interview(s)
Decision and offerWe put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check