Technical Manager required

Property Developer / Residential sector

The objective of the Company is to make a profit by acquiring land and planning, designing, constructing, and selling dwellings thereon, all in accordance with the operating policies and controls of the Company plc.

To manage of all External Consultants to the Technical Team in the production of drawings and design information & specifications for the design and construction of site developments, based on an internal brief from the management Team, to be negotiated with and submitted to the  appropriate Authorities for speedy and satisfactory approvals in order to unlock and maximise development potential, and provide an architectural, Structural and Civil drawing and technical information service and support, to obtain, check and distribute information to other in-house teams and to assist construction.

The role of the Technical Department in an Operating company is  to provide a practical and cost-effective technical service to the company.

This will encompass site evaluation, architectural and engineering design, the investigations of any technical problems encountered and provision of economical and viable solutions. This may involve liaison with the appointment of and co-ordination of external professionals.

The Technical Manager will be given specific projects to run in the Planning Approved Stage. They will then ensure that working drawings and associated information enables suitable procurement and a site to commence and co-ordinate/check and issue externally supplied information.

EH&S

Assist at all times in maintaining a safe working environment within Company workplaces and applying the Company Health & Safety Policy for their own, their colleagues, third parties and the public's benefit.

Individuals must act to minimise danger and report all potential dangers and accidents to their immediate superior or designated Health & Safety Officer.

Sustainability

Ensure the planning and design requirements of any sustainability requirements are being met in compliance with the current legislation.

Apply knowledge of current best practice in sustainability and industry knowledge to assist the design development.

Assist the business in adequately achieving accurate and timely sustainability data and records as they are required for the project.

Actively seek new construction methods and/or new products that will better the business sustainability philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

Agree Project objectives and define the scope of works in collaboration with the STM and/or Planning, Design & Head of Technical.

Review design drawings and documentation for compliance with the design brief(s) and budget and general build ability

Coordinate the production of layouts and working drawings. Assist in the production of Technical reports for Land Appraisals, with supervision.

Provide technical support and information to Construction, Commercial and Sales departments and maintain good communication to ensure the required level of service is maintained.

Assist the Senior Technical Manager / Planning, Design & Head of Technical in fee negotiation and the appointment of  consultants.

Co-ordinate the submission of Planning & Building Regulation Applications and obtain planning permissions and other statutory approvals e.g., S104 and S38 Agreements/satisfy any imposed conditions.

Prepare and/or Co-ordinate Sales and Legal information e.g., Conveyance plans, sales area layout drawings.

POS, S38, S104 adoptions.

Assist them in the production of Pre-Tender Health & Safety Plans.

Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy.

At all times comply with company policies, procedures, and instructions.

Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving  contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

Obtain, check and co-ordinate information from external architectural consultants, and suppliers and manufacturers for supplementing working drawings.

As required, from time to time, produce designs for layouts, house designs etc.

Miscellaneous approvals such as foot path closures, sales signage etc.