Technical Manager

Crest Nicholson plc; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Crest Nicholson plc is seeking a Technical Manager to lead remediation and renovation projects across legacy residential schemes in Milton Keynes. You will oversee investigations, design, approvals and delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing customer care and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of building regulations, fire safety and remediation strategies, plus experience communicating with residents and legal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in building remediation or renovation.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication with residents and legal representatives.
• Solid knowledge of building regulations and fire safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead remediation lifecycle across multiple projects (investigations, remediation scopes, approvals).
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and specialist advisers.
• Monitor programme, cost, risk and change control and report to senior management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance across projects.
• Engage with residents, management companies and Crest legal teams.

Skills

Multidisciplinary management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Building regulations

Resident and legal liaison

Job description

For over 60 years, we have been delivering premium homes for a life less ordinary. Built with care, quality and attention to detail, our homes are set within carefully planned, sustainable communities in beautifully chosen locations, giving our customers a home they'll love.

Our success is built on exceptional people, and we're committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent in the industry. We'll give you the support, opportunities and culture to thrive, grow your career and be part of something that matters in a place where you can truly belong.

A new opportunity for a Technical Manager role has arisen at Crest Nicholson. This position is focused on Renovation, managing the investigation, design, approval, procurement and delivery of renovation works across a portfolio of legacy residential projects in Milton Keynes.

Key Responsibilities:

Remediation and Building Safety Leadership

The successful candidate will run projects through the full remediation lifecycle:

• Building investigations and surveys
• Assisting with defining remediation scopes
• Managing multidisciplinary consultant teams
• Securing statutory and technical approvals
• Supporting procurement and contractor appointments
• Overseeing delivery of works
• Certification and sign-off

Client-side technical management for complex residential remediation projects.

Project and Stakeholder Management

The role requires:

• Managing up to 5 concurrent remediation projects
• Assisting with the reporting on programme, cost, risk and change control
• Coordinating consultants, contractors and specialist advisers
• Liaising with customer care, management companies, and Crest legal teams
• Presenting progress reports to senior management

Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of:

• Building Regulations
• Residential construction methods
• Remediation strategies
• Fire safety and building safety compliance
• Quality assurance and certification

Experience of timber frame, façade remediation, fire stopping, cladding replacement, structural investigations or major defect rectification would be particularly relevant.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate would likely have:

• Technical Manager or Design Manager experience with a housebuilder or main contractor
• Building remediation or renovation experience
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants
• Ability to communicate with legal representatives and residents
• Experience presenting to senior leadership
• Knowledge of approvals, warranties and regulatory compliance

How your background may align

• Timber or structural remediation
• Building safety investigations
• Multi-disciplinary consultancy management
• Regulatory compliance
• Resident and stakeholder management
• Technical governance

The Company

Our people are at the heart of our business, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and recognise that everyone has different needs outside of work too. That's why, wherever possible, we'll consider flexible working requests across every role, helping you find the right balance between work and life.

We're passionate about creating a culture built on collaboration, openness and continuous development, where your contributions are recognised, your career can grow, and you can make a real impact.

At Crest Nicholson, we care about you as an individual, not just the role you do, and we're committed to supporting every part of your life - from your wellbeing and financial security to your lifestyle and career. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind. This includes:

• Annual company bonus scheme
• Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan options
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme

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