Design Manager

Job Introduction

The Technical Department within the Head Office at Sheffield have a new and exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the team here at Group to support the Group Technical Director.

Role Responsibility

• Maintain the Standard House type Portfolio and Standard Details including gap analysis
• Develop and maintain technical specification to achieve compliance and FHS; with the support of our energy consultants
• Research and develop opportunities to value engineer specification and product
• Manage Energy consultants to achieve compliant specifications for future regulatory changes
• Manage design program set by Group Technical Manager identifying key dates and a critical path
• Assist the BIM manager with developing BIM into the Gleeson business
• Manage external consultants to ensure information is provided in accordance with the program
• Ensure all design information produced is issued to the relevant stakeholders
• Act upon commercial implications relating to planning and architectural design, civil and structural engineering design
• Obtain competitive quotations and technically engage with and direct consultants responsible for the above
• Achieve and maintain Type approval with NHBC, LABC & SBD
• Interact with internal departments, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors as required
• Approve subcontract designs
• Approve Sales and Marketing literature
• Assist with the implementation of group procedure
• Provide technical support and solutions through the construction stage and the implementation of appropriate solutions
• During the development process receive constructive feedback from the build and sales departments and effectively implement amendments
• Mentor and provide guidance to the Technical Assistant

The Ideal Candidate

• The role requires a strong residential knowledge ideally from a technical design background of either architectural or engineering (preferably both)
• Knowledge of the housebuilding industry gained preferably working within a high volume housebuilding company
• Knowledge of SAP/ HEM preferred
• Educated to ONC/OND level minimum or currently studying at HNC level in a construction related qualification
• Experience using AutoCAD / Revit
• Possess good communication skills
• A broad technical awareness

Package Description

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan 

Why Gleeson?

Gleeson Homes