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28 May 2025

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Design & Development Coordinator

Clopton, Suffolk, IP13

Design & Development Coordinator

The employer

Nest Development is an award winning design-led house builder and developer, delivering individual homes across East Anglia

The job

We are looking to take on an ambitious, proactive and creative person to join our small team and help drive the business forward. Working closely with the founder, you will have a key role in identifying and assessing development opportunities and managing the delivery of multiple residential projects. Ideal candidates may come from backgrounds in architecture, planning, project management, land buying or quantity surveying.

Key responsibilities will include:
- Source land opportunities with development potential
- Define design briefs and produce initial massing studies
- Evaluate project viability
- Commission planning related external consultant reports
- Oversee planning submissions and project timelines
- Manage removal of planning conditions
- Co-ordinate detailed design and consultant input
- Architectural oversight and valuations co-ordination between Nest, contractors and architect.
- Source and co-ordinate ‘client supply’ elements
- Deal with building control, warranty provision and insurance.
- Conduct market, design and sustainability research
- Manage digital presence: social media, website & newsletters

What you'll need

A background in architecture, planning, project management, land buying or quantity surveying
Good knowledge of the planning system & RIBA stages
An appreciation and understanding of good design
Experience in construction procurement and tendering preferred
Ability to maintain a strategic vision for each project, ensuring objectives align with our high standards
Positive, confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
Self-motivated with initiative and attention to detail
Capable of handling pressure & tight deadlines with a great attitude
Driven, eager to learn and develop skills
Ability to work efficiently on multiple projects concurrently
A full UK driving licence and transport

Where you'll be based

The offices are based in Clopton, near Woodbridge, and projects are typically within a 20 mile radius

What you'll receive

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent on experience
Working Monday-Friday, full time employment although part time considered
Real scope for progression and influence within a growing company

Find out more

To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to martin@martin-salter.com or call 07983 967143.

All communication will be treated in complete confidence.

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