Technical Manager

We arePlaces for People Developments, we build thousands ofwell-designed, innovative homes across the UK each year. When wedevelop new places, we put everything into delivering homes andneighbourhoods that work for the wholecommunity.

We want you tojoin the Places for People Group and the 11,000 other colleagues onour journey; colleagues who have helped to build, manage, maintainplaces that people are proud to call home and stay active in. Howdo we do all this? By surrounding ourselves with innovative people,supportive people and attention to detail people. Our people liveand breathe our SPIRIT values; we are the place for spiritedpeople.

Moreabout your role

You will be joining the Placemaking &Regeneration (PMR) technical team, headed up by the Head ofTechnical, and as Technical Manager take primary responsibility forthe appointment and management of consultants. You will managevarious aspects of design from feasibility to construction acrossseveral developments or phases concurrently (from 100 to2000 homes) on sites located all over the UK.

Where main contractors are utilised and PMR takeon the development management role, the Technical Manager may berequired to input on all aspects of the technical role, primarilyfocusing on ensuring that main contractors' outputs are in linewith Places for People/PMRs expectations that include buildingcontrol compliance, Golden Thread information recording, planningcondition sign-off, sub-contractor design submissions andconsultant novation.

You will coordinate and manage theproduction of the working drawings, details, andspecifications from external consultants for onward distributionand discussion with internal departments. You will be responsiblefor ensuring clashes on drawings and layouts arehighlighted, specifications are adhered to and build type anddesign are scrutinised.

You may also be expected to play a lead role inthe design co-ordination and submission of detailed planningapplications.

We have hybrid working, so youwill be able to split your time between home, various sites acrossthe UK, and the office in London. Due to amount of travel involveda driving licence is required.

For more information, please download our jobprofile available on our website.

More aboutyou

To applyfor this role, you must have experience as a DesignManager or a Technical Manager or as a Designand Build Manager. Experience working on designs for multi-tenure(affordable rent, PRS, market sale) complex constructionprojects would be advantageous. You will also requireknowledge of various construction methods, an expert knowledgeof building regulations and standards and CDM regulations. It wouldalso be advantageous if you have experience and knowledge of theplanning process and procedures.

Thebenefits

Weare a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you jobsecurity and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people canflourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantasticcommunities with inspirational colleagues andcustomers.

We know thatthere's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why weoffer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues savemoney or make their lives a little bit easier which caninclude:

• Annualbonus
• Car or carallowance
• Excellentholiday pay and sick pay
• Pension with matchedcontributions
• Training
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offersfrom shops, cinemas and much more.

What'snext?

If you meet the criteriaand are ready to make the next step in your career then clickapply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you candiscover more about the role, read a full job description and applydirectly to us.

If you are a Places for Peoplecustomer and you're looking for support with your application,please contact our skills and employment team (see below)