Technical Manager

Fulkers Bailey Russell; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive construction consultancy in London is seeking a Technical Design Manager to advise clients on the Building Safety Act and deliver Principal Designer services. The role involves working collaboratively to ensure compliance with building regulations and client satisfaction. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of regulations and the ability to maintain robust client relationships. Opportunities for career development and great perks are available.

Benefits

33 days of holiday including bank holidays

Health cover and benefits from day one

Annual company bonus and salary review

Company pension

Membership fees for professional bodies covered

Career development support and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to learn new regulations and form strategies to meet requirements.
• Ability to provide excellent advice to clients.
• Understanding of business and other service disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the Building Safety Act and regulations.
• Monitor design process for compliance with Building Regulations.
• Engage with external teams and maintain good relationships.
• Update project calendar and prepare monthly reports.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Experience with CDM and construction Health & Safety

Client-centric outlook

Ability to hold discussions

CAD / Revit skills

Education

Chartered status or working towards it with RICS, RIBA, RIAS, MCIAT

Job description

About us

Fulkers Bailey Russell are a dynamic, growth-focused construction consultancy, with a focus not only on our projects but our impact and our people too. We are looking for a Technical Design Manager, working within an Architecture led service - join us as we continue an exciting period of growth and change.

Why Fulkers Bailey Russell?

We are a Construction Consultancy that's big enough to handle the most challenging and exciting projects, yet small enough to foster a culture of genuine care for our employees – our 'Fulkers people'. We pride ourselves on a foundation built by our friendly, supportive, professional, and ambitious people, infusing these values into everything we do.

About the role - Technical Manager

The Technical Manager role focuses on advising clients on the Building Safety Act (and associated secondary legislation) and delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer services. You will be working collaboratively with a varied team of construction professionals and stakeholders to provide technical advice on project compliance, whilst ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

• Advising our clients on the Building Safety Act to help them navigate the ever-changing regulations/laws.
• Undertaking the building Regulations Principal Designer role as described in the building regulations 2010.
• Monitoring design process for compliance with the Building Regulations.
• Reviewing technical documents for compliance with the Building Regulations.
• Review Mandatory Occurrence reports and taking prompt actions where required.
• Recording findings in the compliance issues tracker.
• Coordinating the design team to produce applications to the BSR.
• Engaging with external design team to build productive relationships.
• Working with Management Lead to undertake project governance tasks. Such as:
• Updating the Project Calendar
• Preparing Monthly Reports
• Assisting in the provision of other services in relation to building safety.
• Always take personal responsibility for the health and safety of self and others by working within the Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact
• Any other duties as reasonably required of the role.

• A broad knowledge of the Building Regulations, ideally covering varied disciplines.
• Experience working within CDM and construction Health & Safety.
• Awareness or knowledge of the Building Safety Act, or ability to demonstrate your ability and experience of learning new regulations/laws and forming a strategy to meet new requirements.
• Chartered, or working towards Chartership with either RICS, RIBA, RIAS, MCIAT or equivalent.
• A client-centric outlook with a focus on providing excellent advice, helping clients to meet their goals.
• Ability to hold own in discussions and meetings with various stakeholders, including designers, contractors, clients and other stakeholders.
• Understanding of business, the other disciplines and their services offered.
• The role will be advisory, although there may be the possibility of being involved in the architectural design of remediation or small-scale projects. In which case the following skills will be beneficial:
• CAD / Revit Skill
• Specification writing skills.

Joining us at Fulkers Bailey Russell isn't just about being part of a great team—it's a thrilling journey packed with fantastic perks! We believe we are a great place to work and for people to develop their careers - we strive to satisfy the career aspirations of our people in a friendly, professional, environmentally and socially positive way. Here’s what’s on offer;

• Enjoy 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays), growing with an extra day after five years of service.
• An additional day off on your birthday.
• Health cover and benefits from day one and x 2 salary death in service coverage.
• Annual company bonus and salary review.
• A company pension.
• We cover membership fees for relevant professional bodies.
• Career development, chartership learning support and training opportunities to support your continuous growth

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.

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