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SalaryThe Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, this team is also responsible for researching the best materials, at the best cost.
In terms of design, there’s the sheer variety of our sites, many of them using existing buildings, and all of them with unique problems to solve. Then there’s the question of new materials and our drive for sustainability and value, all in the face of ever changing building and environmental legislation.
Most of the people in this team have an architectural or engineering background, and for all, we offer the opportunity to gain expertise in design and project management in a thought-provoking setting.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, to ensure that all information is available to the Construction and other Departments to suit the project programme. To liaise with and advise other Departments on technical and interface matters and to provide back-up and information flow. To coordinate all technical information on projects from inception to completion.
You will be expected to:
- Attend site progress meetings and carry out site inspection
- Organise handover meetings with Management Companies for their adoption of Resident landscaped areas, and minor civil engineering works
- Develop good working relationships with Local Authorities and ensure knowledge of the peculiarities of the Local Authorities to facilitate the efficient adoption of roads, sewers and public open spaces.
- Organise and agree all necessary inspections, snagging lists, contractor’s quotes and certification to enable the adoptions to commence
- Prioritize adoptions to ensure our Divisional Bond limit is not exceeded, and the overrun charges are kept to an acceptable level
- Coordinate the preparation of the Pre tender Health and Safety Information in accordance with the BDW SHE Manual and procedures
- Must be able to manage external consultants/contractors and control external fees and expenditure.
- Must be able to communicate well at all levels internally within the group and externally with public bodies.
- Liaise and coordinate other parties, both internal and external
- Respond to site queries and resolve Technical/Construction problems
- Issue drawings and information for construction purposes
