Technical Director

Bellway Homes; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellway Homes in Cardiff is seeking a Technical Director to lead the Technical and Commercial functions across a live development portfolio, ensuring technical viability, compliance and commercial soundness from inception through to completion.

You will work closely with Land, Construction and senior divisional colleagues, provide technical leadership, manage external consultants and drive cost‑effective solutions while developing the team and reporting progress to the Managing Director.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within housebuilding or construction
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety/CDM Regulations and related standards
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants
• Ability to balance technical viability with commercial outcomes
• Proven track record in delivering development schemes on time and within budget
• Understanding of Building Regulations, Planning System and related codes of practice

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the division and set direction for the technical & commercial teams.
• Lead land appraisal, advise on site viability and oversee external consultants
• Ensure procedures, drawings and reports meet schedules and budget
• Collaborate with Land, Construction and Commercial teams to align time/cost/specification
• Report progress regularly to the Managing Director and Group

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Health & Safety/CDM

Building Regulations

Planning System

Party Wall

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Civil/Building Engineer degree

CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Job description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders, as a Technical Director within our Wales Division, based from our office in St Mellon’s, Cardiff.

This is a key senior leadership role within the division, offering the opportunity to lead the Technical and Commercial functions across a live and growing development portfolio. The division is scheduled to deliver 250 homes in FY27, with five active developments, including award recognised sites and new schemes coming through the pipeline.

It is an ideal opportunity for an experience technical leader who wants to play a visible role in shaping the success of the division.

The Role

You will work closely with Land, Commercial, Construction and senior divisional colleagues to ensure developments are technically viable, compliant, commercial sound and delivered successfully from inception through to completion.

The role would suit someone who enjoys being close to the details while also operating strategically as part of the senior management team. You will provide technical leadership, support land appraisal activity, manage external consultants and ensure the department delivers practical, commercially aware and cost-effective solutions across the division.

You will also play an important leadership role within the team. The division has an established and capable Technical and Commercial team, and the successful candidate will be expected to provide clear direction to help the team perform at its best.

Principle accountabilities of the role include:

• Effectively work as part of the senior management team and take a holistic approach to managing challenges and issues. Including leading, motivating, communicating and develop the technical & commercial teams to ensure that they are fully engaged to achieve best performance to meet the needs of the business.
• Effectively manage the Division’s Technical & Commercial functions to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, the department maximises revenue generation and contribution to the Division’s operating profit and increases the value added to the Division.
• Advise the land department on the technical viability of new sites.
• Ensure the technical department procedures, layouts and technical reports for land appraisals and required working drawings are prepared to the agreed schedule.
• Ensure and monitor that external consultants are briefed and managed on the preparation and issue of production information in accordance with their appointment and to an agreed programme as required to meet the needs of the Division.
• Liaise with the Commercial teams to ensure that all activities are delivered to the agreed time /cost / specification.
• Ensure that all technical team interventions are within budgets and forecasts as well as in line with Group procedures and protocols.
• Provide accurate progress updates and regular reports to the Managing Director and liaise with Group on all ongoing initiatives and strategies.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive experience working at a senior level within the housebuilding industry as either a Head of Technical / Technical Director or equivalent running numerous projects simultaneously.
• Commercial experience would be highly advantageous.
• A good level of knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety/CDM Regulations, LABC/NHBC requirements, Building Regulations, Planning System, Codes of Practice, Party Wall Awards and other associated legislation connected with both house and flat construction. Experience of effectively leading and managing a team.

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified as a Civil / Building Engineer, Architecture or Construction related degree level or HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience.
• CSCS card or equivalent.
• Current full UK driving licence.

Skills and Aptitude

• Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards.
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively.
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion.

Working Conditions

• Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings.
• Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked.