Defects Coordinator

We are Cunningham. Founded in 2006, Cunningham is one of the UK's and Europe's leading construction companies. With extensive operations across multiple markets, we have built a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and safety, delivering successful projects through a proactive, collaborative approach.

Our expertise spans a diverse range of sectors, including Mission Critical & Life Sciences, Education, Healthcare, Fit Out, Residential, and Civils & Structural projects.

Today, Cunningham employs more than 280 professionals across offices in Ireland, Germany, and the UK. Working in partnership with our clients, we unlock the full potential of every project, transforming ambitious visions into successful outcomes while creating exciting opportunities for our people.

At Cunningham you will be given the opportunity to excel in your career. Our people set us apart, and that’s why we invest in your journey from day one. Your expertise, ambition, and commitment will be recognised and rewarded as you build a successful career with us.

We are currently seeking a Defects Coordinator to join our high performing team.

REPORTING TO: Operations Manager

LOCATION: Newry

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

HOURS: Monday – Friday (8am-5pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-2.30pm Fridays)

Role Responsibilities

• Liaise with Client representatives to review defects that have been raised by Tenants
• Liaise with sub-contractors and internal resource to arrange quick and efficient closeout of notified defects.
• Allocate and coordinate multiple trades, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales
• Co-ordinate different defect workstreams to make remedial works as cost effective as possible.
• Liaise with the Operations Manager to notify of defects progress per project.
• Maintain registers of defects and track their progress to close out.

 

The Candidate

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in a Construction related role
• Good Knowledge of construction project stages and terminology
• Enthusiastic and keen to develop
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent IT and creative presentation skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict timescales
• Demonstrates excellent time management and prioritisation of workload
• Ability to work on own initiative

Skills & Attributes:

• The ability to work as part of cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communicator, with ability to convey complex information well.
• The ability to create and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Highly organised in relation to management of tasks and deadlines.
• Good attention to detail.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Additional information

• All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK and in the Republic of Ireland at the time of application. Proof of this will be required for any candidate who is successful in the role.
• This role will at time to time, require working in other locations, including construction sites or at client offices. A degree of flexibility is therefore required.

 

Benefits

As part of the Cunningham team, you will be offered the following employee benefits in addition to your market leading salary:

Work-Life & Wellbeing

31 days Annual Leave
Early finish on Fridays
Flexible Working Policy
Life Assurance Policy
Company Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing Events

Development & Support

Ongoing Training & Development
Team Development Days
Support for Chartership Pathways
Bespoke Career Pathways
Professional Membership Support

Company Culture & Perks

State-of-the-art office facilities
On-site Car Parking
Branded clothing
Social Events

 

To apply for this role, please visit: https://cunninghamcontracts.bamboohr.com/careers to find out more and share your CV with us today.

 

Cunningham is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.