Technical Director, Housing Development – Wales

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

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.