Technical Manager

Gleeson Homes; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home builder in the UK is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee all aspects of Architectural, Engineering, and Planning activities from initial land appraisal to final adoption. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification, strong communication skills, and experience in a multi-disciplinary environment. This role offers a generous holiday entitlement, a car allowance, and various insurance schemes.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days + bank holidays

Choice of company car or car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Health shield membership

Life Assurance

Share Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Broad experience in Technical/planning with an Engineering focus.
• Knowledge of the full development process.
• Understanding of planning management legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate development opportunities for land purchase.
• Secure planning approvals according to Group policies.
• Manage external consultants for design coordination.
• Prepare Pre-Construction Health and Safety Information.
• Provide operational reports on planning risks and opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical knowledge of AutoCAD

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant qualification in Technical/planning with an Engineering focus

Job description

Job Introduction

Gleeson Homes have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team. As our Technical Manager, you will work closely with the Technical Director, the Technical & Commercial team and the wider business to manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the Architectural, Engineering and Planning activities of the region from initial land appraisal through to final adoptions of a development.

This is an exciting opportunity for technical professionals to join a fast growing, national home builder - shaping the future of the Gleeson brand and leading a highly talented team.

Main Responsibilities

As a member of the Regional senior leadership team, it is crucial, to take a 'whole company' perspective to the performance of Building Homes. Changing Lives, being a Gleeson Ambassador for our vision, mission, values and our approach to performance excellence, whilst positively influencing and enhancing the profitability and operational effectiveness of the business.

A High-level summary of key responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation and appraisal of development opportunities and to provide information required to purchase land.
• Advise on and secure planning approvals, delivering and reporting as per Group policies and processes to meet the Region's business plan.
• Management of external planning, architectural and engineering consultants to ensure that all design information is received, co-ordinated and distributed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate the preparation of the Pre-Construction Health and Safety Information in accordance with the Gleeson procedures.
• Progress initial communications with all technical specialist suppliers and contractors e.g. piling and supplying procurement department through procurement process.
• Provide the RMD and Land Director with operational and tactical planning reports and assessments presenting clear and reasoned planning advice in terms of potential risks/opportunities and likely planning gain requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• A relevant qualification and/or broad experience in Technical/planning with an Engineering focus.
• Good strong knowledge of the full development/Technical process/Commercial awareness
• Broad knowledge of the legal frameworks associated with planning management and development procurement.
• Ability to create and manage programmes, in particular Critical Path.
• Previous experience as either a project or discipline manager within a development organisation.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD
• Good Organisational skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Numerical and Literate
• Broad awareness of H&S/CDM regulations
• Technically competent in using AutoCAD

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Health shield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan