Technical Manager

Vistry Group; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Life assurance at 4× annual salary

Employee rewards portal

Job summary

A leading construction company in Coleshill is seeking a Technical Manager. The role involves overseeing technical aspects of projects, managing consultants, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in a technical role within housing and possess strong IT skills, knowledge of AutoCAD, and relevant qualifications such as a degree in Civil Engineering. Flexible working is supported alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor.
• Ability to design and interpret technical demands.
• Principal Designer and Health and Safety training qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of surveys & reports required for design and completion.
• Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental regulations.

Skills

IT literacy

Decision-making

Mathematical ability

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

BTEC HND/HNC, Degree or similar in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering

Member of a professional body (ICE, CIAT, CIOB)

Tools

AutoCAD

Viewpoint drawing management system

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry South West Midlands, at our Coleshill office. As our Technical Manager, you will take the lead on project managing the technical matters relating to projects within the region. The Technical Manager will demonstrate a pro‑active approach to design development, working within a team environment from the project’s inception through to its completion. You will be tasked with controlling the complete design process involving the management of consultants, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities and other internal and external stakeholders as necessary. To ensure the designs comply with all necessary legislation, associated standards and Vistry Group specifications, policies, and procedures. Your role requires an excellent base level of Health & Safety, Environmental and Technical knowledge, including a good working knowledge of the Highways & Drainage, Building Regulations, NHBC Standards, Planning, and Affordable Housing. We value in‑person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. Our values are Integrity, Caring and Quality.

Benefits

• 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 × your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

Requirements

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Full current UK driving licence or equivalent
• Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor
• Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word
• Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator/Manager role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills with ability to multitask
• Commercially aware
• Ability to make decisions within authority
• Able to work as a team member
• Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions
• Strong mathematical ability
• Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others
• BTEC HND/HNC, Degree or similar in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering
• Member of a professional body such as ICE, CIAT or CIOB
• Principal Designer and associated Health and Safety training/qualifications
• Use of Viewpoint drawing management system
• Proficient use of AutoCAD
• Management of technical fees and services cost to complete

Responsibilities

• Comply with the company Life of Site processes
• Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015
• Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy
• Manage the delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion
• Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures
• Manage consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans
• Undertake value engineering assessments and ensure buildability
• Manage submission of designs and secure technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 and S278
• After technical approval granted, manage timely completion of legal agreements
• Manage utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner
• Manage street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business
• Assist in production of sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings
• Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attend progress meetings
• Manage consultants to deliver the house type working drawing packs and liaise with key suppliers to provide ancillary drawing information for tender, construction and sales packs
• Prepare all drawings and documents for engineering and superstructure elements for tender, followed by the construction issue and sales handover
• Manage the accuracy of information supplied by all departments to ensure no discrepancies
• Submit all information to building control and warranty providers and obtain approval, obtain SAP/HEM assessments together with PEA’ and EPC’s, etc.
• Obtain and collate all ancillary specialist drawings including hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stair, lintels, p.c. ground floors and precast upper floors
• Attend and chair pre‑start meetings and brief all departments on matters related to engineering and working drawings
• Manage information and liaise with architects, civil and structural engineers and landscape architects, ensuring consistency between various designs
• Assist the Land, Planning & Development teams with advice during land acquisition stage and discharge of planning conditions
• Monitor and report technical & development fees including S106 obligations
• Resolve all technical related queries including conducting site visits as required