Sanctuary is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.

 

Design Coordinator

 

Worcester based with a balance of home and office working

 

£44,363 - £46,698 per year plus Company car or car allowance

 

35 hours per week, Monday - Friday

 

We have an opportunity for a Design Coordinator/ Construction Design Coordinator to join our Construction Technical Design team, based in our Worcester office. The team works together with various departments within Sanctuary to deliver construction projects in line with regulatory requirements.

 

The ideal candidate would be a Design Coordinator/Technical Coordinator currently working for a medium to large housebuilder/developer.

 

The role of Design Coordinator/Construction Design Coordinator will include:

Coordinating design elements in a number of construction projects from initial post planning all the way through to project completion Engage architects, engineers and other consultants to deliver the project from the planning stage through to construction on site Monitor the delivery of technical aspects of construction projects to ensure compliance with design and quality standards and Health and Safety legislation in line with company’s objectives Develop and maintain up to date knowledge of current and developing Construction, Design and Management legislation

 

Skills and experiences:

HND or Degree in Architecture, Building or Construction Working knowledge of the latest building regulations, NHBC and LABC regulations Proven experience of managing projects throughout a project lifecycle with strong project management skills Proven experience of staff and contractor performance management Ability to use AutoCAD would be an advantage Previous experience with a housebuilder and/or Architect is desirable Intermediate user of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

 

Why work for us?

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary employs more than 14,000 people and manages over 116,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.  

 

Our Benefits   

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits Life Assurance Employee Volunteering scheme Employee Advice Service including counselling Cycle to Work scheme Voluntary health plans   Employee discounts Wellbeing support and tools Employee recognition scheme Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues £44,363 per annum (rising to £46,698 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

 

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Closing Date: 17 February 2025

 

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you -corporate.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk

 

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

 

For an insight into what it’s like to work for us, take a look at our company page on Linkedin

 

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference.  We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission.  We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

 

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. 
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.