Senior Technical Manager

Taylor Wimpey

The Role

Overview

Manage technical department resources, quality, compliance and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities

  • cdm management
  • project delivery
  • regulation compliance
  • quality management
  • technical meetings
  • design programme

Tasks

-Manage and implement the Taylor Wimpey CDM/EMS process and procedure, deputising for the regional Principal Designer, identifying foreseeable risks in designs and taking action to remove risk, in line with company policy. -Manage/oversee the delivery of key strategic infrastructure projects. -Provide knowledge/expertise to react to changes in legislation as dictated by industry standards of Building Control, NHBC, planning etc. -Design, Implement and maintain a Quality Management Process to ensure Technical information meets the high quality expectations of the business. -Arrange, co-ordinate and manage all technical meetings with other departments in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring all relevant action points are noted and recorded. -Assist in the evaluation and appraisal of development opportunities to purchase new sites. -Liaise and negotiate where necessary with Statutory Authorities, Local Planning Authorities, Highways, Consultants etc. to ensure projects achieve the set objectives and programmes. -Manage and comply with the process and procedures contained within the Taylor Wimpey Operating Framework. -Prepare and maintain design programmes and documents for the monitoring of progress and for use in reporting to the management team. -Ensure all Key Performance Indicator targets are reached across all areas of Technical in line with business aspirations. -Provide the primary communication channel between the technical team, other internal departments and external agencies. -Deliver and drive technical information in a consistent format across all schemes and the department.

Requirements

  • rics
  • rtpi
  • team management
  • budget management
  • 5+ years
  • technical manager

What You Bring

-Professional Qualification and relevant membership to a professional body (e.g. RICS, RTPI, RIBA, ICE) -​​Previous experience managing multiple individuals/teams​ -​​Ability to create and manage programmes and budgets​ -​​Solid experience (preferably 5 years minimum) in running projects from the concept stage through to completion at Technical Manager level or above.​ -​​Previous experience as either a Technical or Senior Technical Manager within a development organisation​ -Strong knowledge of the full development/technical process​

The Company

About Taylor Wimpey

-One of the UK's leading residential developers, specializing in the construction and sale of new homes across the country, with operations across 22 regional businesses. -With a rich history dating back to the 19th century, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the British housing market. -Offers a diverse range of properties, from compact apartments to spacious family homes, catering to various budgets and lifestyle needs. -Innovative schemes such as the 'Own New Rate Reducer' provide competitive mortgage rates for both first-time buyers and existing homeowners, simplifying the path to purchasing a new home. -Operations extend beyond mere construction, encompassing land acquisition, planning, and development of entire neighborhoods, contributing to local infrastructure and amenities.

Sector Specialisms

Residential Homes