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Job Introduction:
Gleeson Homes have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team. As our Technical Manager, you will work closely with the Technical Director, the Technical & Commercial team and the wider business to to manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the Architectural, Engineering and De-sign/Planning activities of the region from initial land appraisal through to final adoptions of a development.
This is an exciting opportunity for Technical professionals to join a fast growing, national home builder - shaping the future of the Gleeson brand, and leading up a highly talented team.
Main Responsibilities:
As a member of the Regional senior leadership team it is crucial, to take a ‘whole company’ perspective to the performance of Building Homes. Changing Lives, being a Gleeson Ambassador for our vision, mission, values and our approach to performance excellence, whilst positively influencing and enhancing the profitability and operational effectiveness of the business.
A High level summary of key responsibilities:
- Assist in the evaluation and appraisal of development opportunities and to provide information required to purchase land.
- Advise on and secure planning approvals, delivering and reporting as per Group policies and processes to meet the Region’s business plan.
- Management of external planning, architectural and engineering consultants to ensure that all design in-formation is received, co-ordinated and distributed on time and within budget.
- Coordinate the preparation of the Pre tender Health and Safety Information in accordance with the Gleeson procedures.
- Progress initial communications with all technical specialist suppliers and contractors e.g piling and sup-porting procurement department through procurement process.
- Provide the RMD and Land Director with operational and tactical planning reports and assessments presenting clear and reasoned planning advice in terms of potential risks/opportunities and likely planning gain requirements.
The Ideal Candidate:
- A relevant qualification and/or broad experience in Technical/planning with an Engineering focus.
- Good strong knowledge of the full development/Technical process/Commercial awareness
- Broad knowledge of the legal frameworks associated with planning management and development procurement.
- Ability to create and manage programmes, in particular Critical Path.
- Previous experience as either a project or discipline manage within a development organisation.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD
- Good Organisational skills
- Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Numerical and Literate
- Broad awareness of H&S/CDM regulations
- Technically competent in using AutoCAD
Benefits:
- 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
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