Assistant Civil Engineer

We are pleased to be supporting a well-established and highly respected organisation operating within residential development and land promotion, as they look to appoint an Assistant Technical Coordinator to join their growing Technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a civil engineering professional to play a key role within a fast-paced environment, supporting the delivery of complex residential and mixed-use schemes.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Technical Coordinator, the Assistant Technical Coordinator will provide high-quality administrative and technical support to the wider Design and Technical team. The role is central to the smooth running of projects, ensuring information is accurately managed, recorded and coordinated across multiple stakeholders.

You will work closely with internal teams and external consultants, contributing to the successful progression of sites through early-stage technical investigations, planning and pre-construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and coordinating applications for third-party information, including utilities, highways and statutory undertakers
• Supporting early-stage technical investigations to inform site appraisals and development feasibility
• Assisting with the preparation and collation of pre-application and post-application submissions
• Providing administrative support for pre-bid technical evaluations, identifying constraints, actions and opportunities
• Supporting the preparation of technical documentation ahead of land transactions and project milestones
• Assisting with consultant appointment processes, including scopes, fee proposals and system updates
• Liaising with external consultants to ensure timely receipt of reports and drawings
• Managing document control, including printing, distribution, filing and archiving of technical information
• Supporting land registry title documentation and the coordination of title overlays
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records within the project management system, ensuring key actions and deadlines are tracked and reported
• Acting as a point of contact for utility applications and related coordination

Personal Development

• Taking ownership of personal development and training
• Keeping up to date with industry developments, including sustainability and regulatory changes
• Proactively developing skills across relevant software and systems with support from colleagues

About You

Essential:

• Proven experience in an administrative or coordination role
• Strong organisational skills with a diligent and methodical approach
• Excellent written communication and reporting skills
• Confident liaising professionally with external organisations and consultants
• Proactive, self-motivated and keen to develop within the built environment

Desirable:

• Experience or knowledge of residential or commercial development
• A qualification in a built environment-related discipline
• Experience using project management systems
• Exposure to AutoCAD and/or GIS systems
• Familiarity with digital document management platforms

Key Attributes

• High energy with a positive, can-do attitude
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Strong attention to detail with a delivery-focused mindset
• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable with changing priorities
• Confident to challenge where appropriate and support best outcomes

What’s on Offer

• A permanent opportunity within a forward-thinking and supportive organisation
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio
• A collaborative team environment with strong technical leadership
• Genuine scope for progression and long-term career development

If you are looking to take the next step within residential development, this role offers an excellent platform to grow your career.

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