Design/Technical Manager

Foresight Search Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent main contractor in South Wales is seeking an experienced Design/Technical Manager to oversee the Technical Department in Swansea. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day operations and ensure architectural and engineering advice is incorporated into projects. A background in construction design management, along with knowledge of Building Regulations, is essential. This position offers a competitive salary and involvement in varied projects across residential and commercial sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company benefits package

Varied projects across sectors

Qualifications

• Experience in post contract/construction design management.
• Good understanding of NHBC standards.
• Relevant qualifications in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Technical Department's operations.
• Engage with contractors and consultants.
• Oversee the process of planning applications.

Skills

Management skills

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Technical design management

Education

HNC, HND, or relevant degree

Job description

Title: Design/Technical Manager

Location: South Wales - Swansea to Cardiff

Salary: 45,000 to 55,000 + package

Sector: New Build, Residential, Commercial - Main contractor

Start Date: ASAP


Design/Technical Manager - The Company:

Our client is a fast growing and leading South Wales based main contractor with an established reputation wand an excellent pipeline of work. Projects are diverse across residential (apartments and low rise housing) as well as commercial and public sector works, Projects vary from 2m - 20m + and are typically across South Wales from Pembrokeshire to Cardiff.

Design/Technical Manager - The Role:

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Design/Technical Manager to join the team based in Swansea. You will have experience on post contract/construction design management rather than just front end design

As a Technical manager you will conduct the day to day management of the Technical Department and will engage with external contractors and consultants to ensure that prioritised architectural and engineering advice is inputted into individual projects, and ensure delivery on time and within budget. Critical to the role is the ownership of planning applications by managing the process. The successful candidate should have good management and leadership skills.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of technical issues and a good understanding of Building Regulations / NHBC standards gained within a Technical role. You will have had experience at a similar level with a rmain contractor or developer/ You should possess a relevant qualification (HNC, HND, an appropriate degree or corporate membership of a relevant professional institution). It would be beneficial to have a good contact base within the industry including Local Authority / NHBC contacts, consultants, architects, etc.

You will be working across multiple projects in the region - all within South Wales. Projects will be a mix of new build and some refurbishment across sectors including residentila and commercial.

Design/Technical Manager - The Reward:

• Competitive salary
• Company benefits package
• Varied projects across sectors
• Continued local work within the South Wales region.

Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy