Technical Manager

Keepmoat Homes; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee design and utility coordination across projects from Northampton to North Kent. The role requires a strong communicator with expertise in construction and a minimum of 5 years of industry experience. The candidate will drive team performance and ensure timely delivery of project targets. This position offers an exciting opportunity for established professionals who can lead and inspire cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years knowledge of the construction/development industry.
• Up to date knowledge of building legislation.
• Experience with partnership agreements and planning issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and utility information between stakeholders.
• Monitor and deliver targets with accurate reports.
• Develop and inspire a high performing team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Creativity in architectural and engineering functions

Experience in construction/development industry

Collaborative leadership

Education

Degree in planning or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Main purpose of the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join us in this key role within our South Midlands region, working between our regional office in Northampton and our sites towards North Kent and Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is already an established Technical Manager, however we would also consider an experienced Senior Technical Coordinator.

Reporting to the Technical Director; the successful candidate will be accountable for coordinating all design and utility information between external and internal stakeholders, ensuring that all approvals and utility quotes are obtained in a timely manner and that high quality and correct information is issued to other departments.

The postholder will also be responsible for the setting, monitoring and delivery of targets, production of accurate and timely reports for the business and developing a high performing team. They will challenge others to drive performance improvement without damaging confidence levels or performance output.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

We are looking for a Technical Manager who will embody our Keepmoat values; a straightforward and skilled communicator, who is creative and experienced with generating new ideas within architectural and engineering functions. They will be passionate about the construction/development industry with strong experience within it. The postholder will be an established collaborative leader with the ability to build strong relationships through ability to work cross functionally to achieve successful outcomes and inspire, motivate, and develop team members.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years knowledge of the construction/development industry. They will have up to date knowledge of building legislation, experience of partnership agreements, along with understanding and working knowledge of planning issues and processes relevant to the role. They will possess either a degree in planning, or post graduate qualification with eligibility for Royal Town Planning Institute membership.

Education & Qualification

If this sounds like you, please apply now. As the above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, for more information including a full job description and person specification, please contact [e-mail]