Technical Manager

Taylor Wimpey; Colden Common; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer in the UK is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee project procurement and manage external consultants. Responsibilities include coordinating all stages from land planning to construction and ensuring compliance with building regulations. Ideal candidates will have previous experience as a Technical Coordinator or Manager, along with relevant industry qualifications. Competitive benefits and a focus on employee welfare and development are offered, making it an attractive place to work.

Benefits

Pension scheme with company contributions

Health cover

House purchase discount scheme

Flexible benefits including additional holiday days

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technical Coordinator or Technical Manager preferred.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage external consultant teams for project procurement.
• Ensure all disciplines are synchronized.
• Resolve issues arising from external consultants.

Skills

Knowledge of development/technical processes

Communication skills

Ability to manage external consultants

Teamwork

Education

Industry related qualification

Professional accreditation with RICS, CIOB, ICE or RIBA

Job description

What you will do

As the Technical Manager, it is your responsibility to ensure the management and co-ordination of the external consultant team through all stages of project procurement (Land & Planning, Commercial, Production, Sales and Adoptions) and actively support the Project team in all matters arising.

Ensuring that all disciplines are fully joined up and in synchronisation. Checking layout drawings, suppliers and manufacturers' details. Assisting in obtaining necessary Building Regulation Technical Approvals and advising all internal Teams of updates and progress. Efficiently resolve and co-ordinate any issues arising from the external consultants.

Planning

• Appraise potential land opportunities including summarise site constraints and estimate fee and service budgets.
• Review and provide Technical comment on applications prepared by the Land & Planning function
• Responsibility for the clearance of planning conditions and S106 planning obligations
• Responsibility for the preparation and submission of S73/S96a applications where technical design changes necessitate

Detailed Design

• Prepare design tenders, review submitted tenders and appoint consultant teams in accordance with the Operating Framework
• Prepare and maintain a detailed design programme in accordance with PMIP target dates
• Ensure the preparation of comprehensive, coordinated working drawing packages for tender and construction (residential and non-residential) in accordance with Group standard product, standard details and standard specifications where appropriate utilising external consultants where necessary.
• Organise and lead design team meetings
• Prepare, submit and secure Building Regulations Approvals for developments.
• Clear all Building Regulation conditions to ensure CML’s can be delivered in line with Regional targets and budget.
• Maintain a good understanding of environmental/ecological constraints to development and ensure that appropriate mitigation is undertaken to allow development to proceed in line with the Regional Programme.
• Undertake detailed assessment and approval of all supporting suppliers and manufacturer’s information
• Obtain all assessments and ensure compliance with HQI, Lifetime Homes, Building for Life, DQS etc.
• Review and comment on the technical content of all sales literature to ensure compliance with working drawings
• Maintain records of design changes/value engineering incorporated into finalised designs
• Review and comment on any tender queries promptly, advising on the technical suitability of any value engineering proposals
• Ensure CDM/EMS processes are followed and recorded throughout the design process
• Secure S278, S38, S104. S106, S185 agreements as necessary
• Maintain fee trackers and prepare cost movement reports monthly

Site Support & Supervision

• Ensure CDM/EMS site start processes and site close out procedures are followed and recorded
• Promptly resolve site queries in close conjunction with the project team
• Support the site sales team to ensure accuracy of sale information

General

• Prepare for, attend, and participate in all necessary key meetings as required by the Operational Framework/PMIP process.
• Attend site as necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role

What you will have

• A thorough knowledge of the full development/ technical process. Previous experience as either a Technical Coordinator or Technical Manager within a development organisation preferred
• Industry related qualification
• Attained or working towards a professional accreditation with RICS, CIOB, ICE or RIBA
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Excellent communication skills and team work
• Ability to manage external consultant and team and ensure all deadlines are met

Individuals seeking employments at Taylor Wimpey should know that we foster a culture of inclusion and value diversity positively which creates a better workplace and delivers stronger outcomes. We commit to treating all our job applicants and employees fairly and with respect, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic. If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

What we will offer you

Taylor Wimpey is a FTSE 100 business and one of the largest residential developers in the UK, building new homes and communities across England, Scotland and Wales. We are passionate about building new homes and communities with a focus on sustainability.

Our people are important to us and we want to make sure that we reward and recognise all the great work that they do. Our employees enjoy many standard benefits including access to the Taylor Wimpey House purchase discount scheme, pension (including company contributions), quality health cover, share save schemes as well as many flexible benefits such as buying additional holiday days, retails discounts, free Bupa health assessments and so much more. Our benefits work perfectly with our culture where you feel valued as a member of a successful team.

We offer industry leading subsidised professional training and development, which support our employees to excel and fulfil their career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. This in turn drives a strong succession of high performing customer centric leaders, really putting customers at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies, skills and experiences that each person brings to the company.