Technical Manager

Taylor Wimpey Plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilding company in Bristol is seeking an experienced engineer to provide designs and support throughout the development process. You will manage consultants, ensure compliance with regulations, and interpret technical reports. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, proficiency in AutoCad, and extensive experience in the housebuilding sector. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Excellent retail discounts

Company funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Quality pension scheme

Discounted house purchase scheme

Car leasing scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in housebuilding industry, especially in roads and sewers.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering field.
• Ability to manage and assess external designs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare viabilities and interpret reports.
• Manage consultants for technical designs.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations.

Skills

Extensive experience in engineering issues

IT/Computer literate

High proficiency in AutoCad

Ability to undertake civil engineering design

Ability to interpret geotechnical reports

Education

Engineering related qualification or degree

Tools

AutoCad

PDS

Windes

Microdrainage

Job description

To provide engineering designs and support at all stages of the development process, from initial viability advice to design development, gaining technical consent and providing advice to all other departments and selected contractors during construction. Assess and appraise consultant's designs for suitability and to ensure the designs are the most cost effective, compliant with legislation and practical.

Commission and manage consultants for civil and structural designs, ensuring all information is available and competent for use in tendering, production and in the procurement of technical consents. Liaising with NHBC to ensure all appropriate standards pre-construction have been met, and throughout the project ensuring all conditional items are concluded satisfactorily.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparation of viabilities
• Have the ability to interpret geo-technical reports and make recommendations.
• Be capable of preparing initial site designs and constraints plans at an early stage.
• Procuring designs and quotes for new utility proposals.
• Fully understand the CDM regulations and demonstrate a working. Resolve engineering issues as part of planning application.
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• Manage consultants in road, sewer, levels, cut and fill designs, to satisfy planning whilst maintaining the most competitive and practical solution.
• Co-ordinate and manage external consultants to resolve any further engineering issues.
• Co-ordinate and manage statutory bodies such as Highway Authorities, Water Companies & Environment Agency to resolve any engineering issues.
• Work with the project team to add value and secure the best planning consent and engineering solution for the company. Ensure compliance with building regulations and NHBC standards.
• Manage consultants in the preparation of foundations and plot drainage.
• Monitor and resolve any CML issues during the construction phase to ensure timely completion of plots. Ensure all information is available for concept meeting / pre tender / pre start / site start.
• Ensure all engineering drawings and details are available and checked in advance of start on site including foundations, sub-structure, highways, sewerage, utilities and any remediation proposals.
• Procure technical approval for highways / sewerage / land drainage / utilities / foul and surface water drainage.
• Procure and manage utilities i.e. existing and proposed - at all key stages.
• Ensure deed plans and setting out drawings for all plots are available.
• Input into LEADR / Site Specific Environmental Action Plans / CDM / Health and Safety / Environmental issues.
• Prepare and supply tender documentation for specialist designs such as piled foundations / grouting / ground improvement and review designs prior to site start.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in engineering issues gained within the housebuilding industry e.g. roads and sewers, foundations, land drainage, utilities, etc.
• IT/Computer literate
• Engineering related qualification, degree or equivalent. A degree or higher education course which ideally is accredited by the Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Institute of Chartered Engineers (ICE).
• Part of a successful engineering team.
• A high level of proficiency in AutoCad / PDS / Windes / Microdrainage
• Ability to undertake civil engineering design in-house and to manage and assess external designs.
• Thorough understanding of technical and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret geotechnical and environmental reports and make suitable recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of assessment of ground conditions for foundation and sub-structure design.
• Undertaking how to create value from design and the impact of the business of design changes.

Benefits

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.

Equal Opportunities

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to eliminate barriers and ensure equal employment opportunities. We guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role.