Technical Coordinator – Residential Projects

About the role

Cairn is seeking a Technical Coordinator to lead the design and technical coordination of residential projects, including houses, duplexes, and low‑to‑mid‑rise apartment blocks. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will ensure design excellence, quality compliance, and seamless information flow from planning approval to construction start.

Key responsibilities

• Brief and advise external consultants and specialist subcontractors on Cairn’s preferred approaches, timelines and budgets.
• Support the Technical Manager in coordinating pre‑construction design activities.
• Organise and chair design team meetings, workshops and briefing sessions, recording minutes and securing approvals.
• Manage Cairn Design Guidance, issue example design packages and develop design guidance drawings and booklets.
• Ensure quality and customer focus throughout detailed design, driving compliance with product specifications.
• Liaise with in‑house design and planning teams to provide technical guidance on building and detailing methods.
• Stay updated on innovative products, practices and off‑site construction methods.
• Coordinate technical information from planning permission grant to site construction start, resolving day‑to‑day issues.

Required profile

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Architecture or Architectural Technology.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential architecture, preferably with a developer.
• Strong knowledge of design detailing, construction methods and current Building Regulations.
• Commercially astute with the ability to add value during design development.
• Excellent written and spoken communication, methodical, detail‑oriented and self‑motivated.

Required skills

• Proficiency in CAD and sketch design.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and certification standards.
• Understanding of timber‑frame design and construction (desirable).
• Familiarity with Light Gauge Steel, bathroom pods and pre‑cast concrete.
• Experience with off‑site construction techniques.