Technical Manager

Bovis Homes Group PLC; Ealing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Technical Manager to coordinate engineering information and ensure residential developments receive necessary approvals. This role requires leadership, organizational skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office. Benefits include competitive salary, company car, and generous leave options.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual bonus

Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical role within a residential house builder or contractor.
• Proven delivery of design projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards with high customer satisfaction.
• Ability to interpret and design technical plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage site from design stage to post-completion in line with the delivery programme.
• Complete all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents.
• Coordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for development.

Skills

Excellent organization and multitasking skills

Decision-making ability within authority

Analytical problem-solving skills

Leadership and team collaboration skills

Strong mathematical skills

Effective communication skills for liaising with stakeholders

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry West London, at our Ealing office. As our Technical Manager, you will coordinate key information, engineering, and working drawing packages to enable residential developments to be built as intended and to obtain all necessary technical approvals. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. Please raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore accommodations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage site as agreed with the Senior Technical Manager from design stage to post-completion, in line with the delivery programme.
2. Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015.
3. Complete all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, inline with group policy.
4. Coordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for development and manage associated requirements from design to completion.
5. Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures.
6. Coordinate consultants to deliver civil engineering designs including legal plans.
7. Undertake value engineering assessments to ensure buildability.
8. Coordinate submission of designs and secure technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38, and S278.
9. Manage timely completion of legal agreements following technical approval.
10. Coordinate utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements are completed promptly.
11. Coordinate street naming with the local authority, complete plot lists, and distribute internally and externally.
12. Assist in producing sales brochures, legal documents, and participate in sales handover meetings.
13. Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attend progress meetings.
14. Coordinate consultants to deliver house type working drawing packs and liaise with key suppliers for tender, construction, and sales packs.
15. Prepare all drawings and documents for engineering and superstructure elements for tender, construction, and sales handover.
16. Ensure accuracy of information supplied by all departments to prevent discrepancies.
17. Submit all information to building control and warranty providers, and obtain necessary approvals including SAP/HEM assessments, PEA, EPCs, Secured by Design, and Standard Details.
18. Obtain and collate ancillary specialist drawings such as hot water supply, heating, kitchens, staircases, lintels, ground floors, and precast upper floors.
19. Attend and chair pre-start meetings, briefing all departments on engineering and working drawings matters.
20. Coordinate information and liaise with architects, civil and structural engineers, and landscape architects to ensure design consistency.
21. Assist Land, Planning & Development teams during land acquisition and in discharging planning conditions.
22. Monitor and report on technical & development fees including S106 obligations.
23. Resolve technical queries, including conducting site visits as required.

About Us:

We build more than homes; we're making Vistry. As a responsible developer and award-winning employer, we live by our ethos of doing the right thing. Our values of integrity, caring, and quality guide us in developing sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. Recognized brands include Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We are a UK Green Building Council member, a top five UK housebuilder, and have received numerous awards including Top Employer and Global Top Inspiring Workplaces.

Minimum Requirements:

• BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction, or Civil Engineering
• Experience in a technical role within a residential house builder or contractor
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel, & Word
• Proven delivery of design projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards with high customer satisfaction
• Excellent organization and multitasking skills
• Commercial awareness
• Decision-making ability within authority
• Leadership and team collaboration skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to interpret and design technical plans
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
• Ability to work under pressure and accept feedback
• Effective communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Practical, methodical, with good analytical skills
• Willingness to work extra hours as needed

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Membership of a professional body (e.g., ICE, CIAT, CIOB)
• Principal Designer and related Health & Safety qualifications
• CSCS card
• Experience with Viewpoint drawing management system
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience managing technical fees and service costs

Benefits:

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Up to 39 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Two volunteering days per year
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Pension scheme via salary sacrifice
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Share save and incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal and more benefits