Technical Manager

Senior/ Technical Manager

The client:

The Client one of the largest residential developers in the UK, building new homes and communities across England, Scotland and Wales. We are passionate about building new homes and communities with a focus on sustainability.

The role:

As the Technical Manager, it is your responsibility to ensure the management and co-ordination of the external consultant team through all stages of project procurement (Land & Planning, Commercial, Production, Sales and Adoptions) and actively support the Project team in all matters arising.

​Ensuring that all disciplines are fully joined up and in synchronisation. Checking layout drawings, suppliers and manufacturers' details. Assisting in obtaining necessary Building Regulation Technical Approvals and advising all internal Teams of updates and progress. Efficiently resolve and co-ordinate any issues arising from the external consultants.

What you will do:

Planning

• Appraise potential land opportunities including summarise site constraints and estimate fee and service budgets.
• Review and provide Technical comment on applications prepared by the Land & Planning function
• Responsibility for the clearance of planning conditions and S106 planning obligations
• Responsibility for the preparation and submission of S73/S96a applications where technical design changes necessitate 

Detailed Design

• Prepare design tenders, review submitted tenders and appoint consultant teams in accordance with the Operating Framework
• Prepare and maintain a detailed design programme in accordance with PMIP target dates
• Ensure the preparation of comprehensive, coordinated working drawing packages for tender and construction (residential and non-residential) in accordance with Group standard product, standard details and standard specifications where appropriate utilising external consultants where necessary.
• Prepare, submit and secure Building Regulations Approvals for developments.
• Clear all Building Regulation conditions to ensure CML’s can be delivered in line with Regional targets and budget.
• Maintain a good understanding of environmental/ecological constraints to development and ensure that appropriate mitigation is undertaken to allow development to proceed in line with the Regional Programme.
• Undertake detailed assessment and approval of all supporting suppliers and manufacturer’s information
• Obtain all assessments and ensure compliance with HQI, Lifetime Homes, Building for Life, DQS etc.
• Review and comment on the technical content of all sales literature to ensure compliance with working drawings
• Maintain records of design changes/value engineering incorporated into finalised designs
• Review and comment on any tender queries promptly, advising on the technical suitability of any value engineering proposals
• Ensure CDM/EMS processes are followed and recorded throughout the design process
• Secure S278, S38, S104. S106, S185 agreements as necessary
• Maintain fee trackers and prepare cost movement reports monthly, aware of using Coins.

Site Support & Supervision

• Ensure CDM/EMS site start processes and site close out procedures are followed and recorded
• Promptly resolve site queries in close conjunction with the project team 
• Support the site sales team to ensure accuracy of sale information

External Consultants

• Provide effective briefs and scopes for design consultants as well as managing their appointment documents and assist in effectively budgeting for fees.
• In conjunction with the project manager manage external design consultants to ensure information is provided on time and within agreed budgets.
• Assist Project team in reviewing consultant and contractor design proposals.
• Attend external design meetings with designers or consultants as appropriate and Act as the principle client lead on design matters.

Technical Design Standards

• Design, co-ordinate and implement a technical approvals process beTayeen departments for all apartments.
• Create and manage standard technical design standards for residential uses.

General

• Prepare for, attend, and participate in all necessary key meetings as required by the Operational Framework/PMIP process.
• Attend site as necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role

What you will have:

A thorough knowledge of the full development/ technical process. ​Previous experience as either a Technical Coordinator or Technical Manager within a development organisation preferred​​.

Industry related qualification​​.

Attained or working towards a professional accreditation with RICS, CIOB, ICE or RIBA.

Ability to work under own initiative​.

Excellent communication skills and team work.

Ability to manage external consultant and team and ensure all deadlines are met​.

The benefits we offer:

Agile Working, Healthcare, House purchase discounts, Competitive Pension, Employee share ownership, Time off for charity work