Engineering Co-ordinator

My client is currently recruiting for a Engineering Co-ordinator to join their team in Chesterfield. The Position will report directly to the Design and Technical Manager and will be responsible in assisting in all aspects of the site development and Design for social / private new build schemes.
Responsibilities:
*Problem solving, seeking solutions through the expertise of both self and others, researching the facts with care and resolving problems in a timely and thorough manner.
*Generate and provide specialist and/or administrative services which benefit the organisation which lead to a high level of both internal and external customer satisfaction.
*Remain self-controlled when things go wrong and people get agitated or aggressive, be prepared to listen to what others say and feel, deal with conflict in an accommodating manner and use practicality as a method for reaching a solution.
*Establish, build and stabilise relationships in order to respond and take action.
*Remain forceful when others become pessimistic and provide satisfactory and acceptable outcomes in situations which involve the new and unexpected.
*Set tough objectives, monitor progress and if necessary take corrective action and generally control the performance of both self and if appropriate others.
*Be confident when dealing with negative people and encourage them to come up with imaginative solutions to difficult problems.
*Meet people with ease and motivate them to seek opportunities and achieve high standards.
*Be firm and persistent when expressing views and provide thoughts and ideas to overcome problems once the situation has been properly debated.

Skills and Experience
*Knowledge of Engineering, Drainage & Structural Design within housing and coordination of both technical and drawn information
*Preparation of Phase 1 Desk Top Studies researching basic background information to formulate an opinion on any potential hazards and ground conditions.
*Co-ordinate drainage designs and foundation solutions with Engineers to estimate outfall positions, flow rates and storage requirements for feasibility schemes.
*Identify key engineering design and technical considerations and operational solutions within specification and Employers Requirements to assist Quantity Surveyors and Estimators
*Facilitate comparisons in quotations for all engineering consultant related activities
*Request engineering related reports required to validate planning applications or discharge planning conditions
*Co-ordinate the preparation of Section Agreements, monitor and chase Technical Approvals through to completion
*Co-ordinate all scheme related documentation to enable an accurate build to specification
*Assist in the preparation of Contractors Proposals based on Employers Requirements and in line with current Building Regulations
*Co-ordinate the requirement of engineering drawings and designs to ensure the site management and commercial teams have the relevant and accurate information
*Co-ordinate the discharge of NHBC / LABC engineering conditions and upload information onto the NHBC portal as necessary
*Co-ordinate the issue of drawings in line with company protocol and quality standards
*Request existing services information from statutory authorities as required
*Specification of Products / Materials
On offer is a Salary of up to GBP40,000 plus a car allowance.

Hamlin Knight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy in this instance