Head of Technical – Residential Development Leader

Cala Group Limited; Bourne End; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

34 days holiday (including public hols

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

ULEV car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Résumé du poste

The Cala Group is seeking an experienced Head of Technical to lead our Technical team and drive the delivery of high-quality architectural and engineering solutions across our residential development portfolio.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will provide strategic technical leadership from land acquisition through pre-construction to project delivery, ensuring developments are compliant, buildable and commercially viable.

Qualifications

• Background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in residential development / housebuilder sector.
• Proven leadership of technical teams and external consultants.
• Strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with AutoCAD and design processes.
• Experience in senior technical leadership within PLC housebuilder.
• Experience supporting complex infrastructure-led developments.
• Chartered status or professional body membership.
• Ability to contribute to regional technical strategy.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the Technical team, creating a high-performing culture focused on quality, accountability and delivery.
• Manage the efficient delivery of all architectural, engineering and infrastructure information required to support the business development programme.
• Drive collaboration between internal departments and external consultants to ensure coordinated, accurate and buildable design solutions.
• Ensure technical information is delivered to agreed programmes, enabling sites to progress smoothly from acquisition through to completion.
• Challenge and optimise design solutions to maximise value, reduce risk and support the commercial objectives of the business.
• Support Land and Planning teams by overseeing early technical input into site appraisals, feasibility assessments and development strategies.
• Lead the technical aspects of planning submissions, helping to secure consents through practical, deliverable and commercially sound solutions.
• Oversee the design and delivery of roads, drainage and utility infrastructure, ensuring stakeholder requirements and statutory obligations are successfully managed.
• Chair technical review meetings, ensuring all drawings and supporting information meet required quality and coordination standards.
• Build strong relationships with architects, engineers and specialist consultants, driving performance and ensuring value is achieved from consultant appointments.
• Maintain effective coordination across all technical disciplines, proactively resolving design issues and reducing programme risk.
• Provide clear leadership and technical direction to support Construction, Commercial, Sales and Customer Service teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Promote innovation, best practice and continual improvement, driving enhancements in quality, efficiency and technical performance.
• Act as a trusted technical lead for the region, providing expert guidance and professional representation both internally and externally.
• Champion Cala's standards, values and reputation, ensuring developments are delivered to the highest levels of quality and compliance.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Project delivery

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Communication

Planning & organisation

Commercial acumen

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Formation

Chartered Engineer

Outils

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Description du poste

The Cala Group is seeking an experienced Head of Technical to lead our Technical team and drive the delivery of high-quality architectural and engineering solutions across our residential development portfolio.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will provide strategic technical leadership from land acquisition through pre-construction to project delivery, ensuring developments are compliant, buildable and commercially viable.