Technical Manager

Description

• ​Ensure CDM/EMS processes are followed and recorded throughout the design process
• ​Maintain records of design changes/value engineering incorporated into finalised designs
• ​Responsibility for the preparation and submission of S73/S96a applications where technical design changes necessitate.
• ​Clear all Building Regulation conditions to ensure CML’s can be delivered in line with Regional targets and budget.
• ​Maintain a good understanding of environmental/ecological constraints to development and ensure that appropriate mitigation is undertaken to allow development to proceed in line with the Regional Programme.
• ​Prepare design tenders, review submitted tenders and appoint consultant teams in accordance with the Operating Framework
• Ensuring that all disciplines are fully joined up and in synchronisation. Checking layout drawings, suppliers and manufacturers' details. Assisting in obtaining necessary Building Regulation Technical Approvals and advising all internal Teams of updates and progress. Efficiently resolve and co-ordinate any issues arising from the external consultants.
• ​Ensure the preparation of comprehensive, coordinated working drawing packages for tender and construction (residential and non-residential) in accordance with Group standard product, standard details and standard specifications where appropriate utilising external consultants where necessary.
• ​Review and provide Technical comment on applications prepared by the Land & Planning function
• ​Responsibility for the clearance of planning conditions and S106 planning obligations.
• ​Promptly resolve site queries in close conjunction with the project team
• ​Attend site as necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role
• ​Review and comment on the technical content of all sales literature to ensure compliance with working drawings
• ​Organise and lead design team meetings
• ​Prepare, submit and secure Building Regulations Approvals for developments.
• ​Prepare for, attend, and participate in all necessary key meetings as required by the Operational Framework/PMIP process.
• ​Obtain all assessments and ensure compliance with HQI, Lifetime Homes, Building for Life, DQS etc.
• ​Appraise potential land opportunities including summarise site constraints and estimate fee and service budgets.
• Ensuring the management and co-ordination of the external consultant team through all stages of project procurement (Land & Planning, Commercial, Production, Sales and Adoptions) and actively support the Project team in all matters arising.
• ​Secure S278, S38, S104. S106, S185 agreements as necessary
• ​Ensure CDM/EMS site start processes and site close out procedures are followed and recorded
• ​Support the site sales team to ensure accuracy of sale information
• ​Prepare and maintain a detailed design programme in accordance with PMIP target dates

Requirements

• ​​A thorough knowledge of the full development/ technical process. ​Previous experience as either a Technical Coordinator or Technical Manager within a development organisation preferred​​
• ​​​Excellent communication skills and team work
• Attained or working towards a professional accreditation with RICS, CIOB, ICE or RIBA
• ​​Ability to manage external consultant and team and ensure all deadlines are met​
• ​​​Industry related qualification​​
• ​​Ability to work under own initiative​

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance