Technical Manager

Consto Group Limited; Banstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housing developer is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee technical aspects of various projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in residential development and a strong understanding of planning regulations. Responsibilities include managing design processes, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with commercial teams. This role offers a chance to lead significant projects within a supportive culture, with strong business growth expected in the coming years.

Qualifications

• Experience with residential development projects.
• Strong understanding of planning and building regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technical aspects across multiple projects.
• Manage design processes from inception to completion.
• Discharge planning and building regulation conditions.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure accurate subcontract orders.

Skills

Project management

Design management

Regulatory compliance

Construction knowledge

Education

Engineering background or equivalent

Job description

My client, a housing developer with a great reputation and working culture, are currently seeking a Technical Manager. They have a strong pipeline for the next 3/5 years and are currently looking to expand the business.

About the role

• Oversee all technical aspects across multiple projects of varying complexity
• Manage the design process to secure accurate and comprehensive sets of information from the outset including management, tendering and appointment of design consultants
• Procurement and management of utilities / services and warranties and management of fees budget
• Discharge of planning & building regulation conditions
• Validating conveyance plans and easements
• Managing and satisfying regulatory bodies such as Planning, Building Control, and the Fire Brigade
• Control and issue of site information and drawings
• Work with the Commercial department to ensure relevant design information is included in sub contract orders
• Work with the site and land/sales teams to provide support as necessary

The ideal candidate must have experience working for a residential developer and ideally come from an engineering background, although it's not a necessity.