Technical Director
Taylor Wimpey Plc
Lead regional technical design, approvals, team management and budgeting.
21 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Tonbridge, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Property Development
Construction services
Design
Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Role
What you would be doing
technical support
design approvals
value management
health safety
team training
site visits
- Communicate well with staff, Department Heads, external consultants, and other bodies. Provide technical support to the Production Department during development of the sites. Provide technical support to the Land Department for scheme appraisals. Provide technical support to Sales in production of Brochures. Provide technical support to Commercial during procurement.
- Advise the Board of Directors on changes in technical matters and / or competitor’s product.
- Must provide a cost-effective service, carefully controlling expenditure and regional overheads.
- Should be aware of corporate objectives and financial requirements, concentrating on providing forecast profits in line with regional expectations.
- Responsible for the performance of the team in delivering technical design and approvals required for all projects within the Region. Must be commercially aware working with established budgets to provide a cost-effective team performance.
- Must ensure that a value management strategy is in place for each project and that it maximises value and manages cost at every design stage.
- Ensure that all technical staff are aware of the health and safety implications of every design decision.
- Ensure training and development of technical staff to continually improve performance.
- Ensure that all project meetings with other departments are arranged and managed in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring all relevant action points are noted and recorded (e.g. pre-distribution of information etc.).
- Must manage all designs to ensure forecast Regional financial completion numbers are achieved.
- In conjunction with other Board members undertake monthly site visits.
What you bring
feasibility
construction
budget management
post‑grad
professional membership
bsc/beng
- Ability to conduct feasibility studies, preparation of fee budget estimates and support land purchases
- Extensive experience required in the design, construction and delivery of Civil Engineering Infrastructure, traffic, and transportation
- Must be able to manage budgets, professional fees, and staff costs.
- Post Graduate Degree Management
- Membership of relevant professional body
- Appropriate degree level qualification - BSc/BEng, Construction Management etc.
- Ability to critique development layouts from an urban design and engineering perspective
- Ability to critique architectural and engineering drawings
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1980
Years in Business
Established their presence as a major homebuilder in the UK with a long-standing history of delivering quality homes.
Merged in 2007
Significant Merger
Expanded operations through a notable merger, enhancing their position in the housing market.
- Specializes in creating new communities, developing residential and mixed-use projects across the country.
- A diverse portfolio includes affordable housing, family homes, and premium developments tailored to various customer needs.
- Works with local authorities and communities to design homes that blend seamlessly into their surroundings.
- Focuses on sustainable development, emphasizing energy-efficient homes.
- Known for delivering homes on time, providing quality and reliability in construction.
- Known for excellent customer service, ensuring homes meet the highest standards.
- Plays a significant role in the housing sector, influencing the growth and development of the UK property market.
- We put people first.
- We act with integrity.
- We strive for excellence.
- We are passionate about delivering quality.
- We are collaborative.
25% CO2 Reduction
Carbon Emissions Drop
Achieved a significant reduction in carbon emissions per unit of housing over the past 5 years.
10% Water Usage
Efficiency Goal
Committed to reducing water consumption per home by 2025.
30% Zero Carbon
Sustainable Housing Target
Aimed to deliver a portion of homes with zero carbon emissions by 2025.
80% Waste Recycled
Construction Recycling
Over 80% of construction waste is recycled, reducing landfill use.
- Targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Pioneering the use of renewable energy sources in our developments.
40% Target
Senior Leadership Goal
Aiming for 40% women representation in senior leadership roles by 2025.
37% Achieved
Women in Senior Roles
37% of senior leadership positions are currently held by women as of 2023.
- Committed to increasing representation of underrepresented groups in management.
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