Technical Manager

Vistry Group PLC; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing developer is seeking a Technical Manager for the Brentwood office to oversee remediation works on legacy projects. The role combines technical leadership and project management, providing an opportunity for continued career development. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the built environment and expertise in coordinating project teams, managing technical processes, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits package with options for flexible working.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working within the built environment.
• Manage technical and design processes from investigation to completion.
• Review of Visual Inspection Reports and assessment of building height.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from bid to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage stakeholder expectations during the construction phase.

Skills

Co-ordination of project teams

Conversant with building regulations

Technical advice on feasibility

Project budgeting and cash flow

Post-completion technical support

Education

Professional qualification from recognised institution e.g., ONC/HNC, NVQ in Construction

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager within our Special Projects division managing remediation works on legacy projects across the Group based out of our Brentwood offices. The Technical Manager position will be an integrated technical role with both technical & project management aspects. The role will offer excellent experience, on-the-job training and career progression opportunities within the company. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality.
• Professional qualification from recognised institution e.g., ONC/HNC, NVQ in Construction
• Minimum of 5 years working within the built environment
• Conversant with building regulations and CDM Regulations, and Health and Safety.
• Co‑ordinate project teams throughout the planning and development process, monitoring progress to ensure the delivery of projects on time and in budget.
• Ensure all co‑ordination issues relating to tenders and contract issues are implemented between design team, construction team, employer’s agent and client.
• Manage the technical and design process of the project from Site investigation and briefing through Planning Consent to Practical Completion.
• Providing technical advice on the feasibility of projects, determining constraints and advising on budgets, phasing and timing.
• Produce, monitor and update development fees & utility costs budgets and cash flows for all project phases.

More about the Technical Manager role…

• To be the technical lead of a project from bid or tender through to completion.
• Delivery of technical duties through all stages of the project.
• Provide post‑completion technical support as required.
• Act as the Client focal point and Construction Team Co‑ordinator during the construction phase of the project.
• To manage the planning and delivery of infrastructure, including services and landscaping.
• To manage the delivery of work and/or expectations of key project stakeholders and customers, for example project stakeholders, residential customers, external design consultants and suppliers/contractors.
• Collation and review of existing drawing information to establish accurate project data and specifications to prioritise remediation works.
• Review of Visual Inspection Reports and assessment of height of building.
• Discussion with Fire Engineer to agree extent of potential works required and areas to open up to investigate existing external wall build up, cladding types and fire stopping.
• Review of Intrusive Reports in conjunction with external Consultants and Fire Engineer and agree with all parties the extent of works required.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award‑winning employer means we live each day through our ethos – doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership‑led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five‑star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.