Technical Manager

Vistry Group PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee remediation works on legacy projects from bid to completion. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in the built environment, a technical qualification, and strong knowledge of building regulations. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, with a focus on in-person collaboration and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Up to 39 days annual leave

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the built environment.
• Conversant with CDM Regulations and Health and Safety.
• Experience coordinating project teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and design processes from site investigation to completion.
• Serve as the client's point of contact during construction.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Building regulations knowledge

Project management

Technical design process

Education

Professional qualification e.g., ONC/HNC, NVQ in Construction

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager within our Special Projects division managingremediation works on legacy projects across the Group based out of our Brentwood offices.The Technical Manager position will be an integrated technical role with both technical & project management aspects. The role will offer excellent experience, on-the-job training and careerprogression opportunities within the company.We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality.
• Professional qualification from recognisedinstitution e.g., ONC/HNC, NVQ inConstruction
• Minimum of 5 years working within the builtenvironment
• Conversant with building regulations andCDM Regulations, and Health and Safety.
• Co-ordinate project teams throughout theplanning and development processmonitoring progress to ensure the deliveryof projects on time and in budget.
• Ensure all co-ordination issues relating totenders and contract issues areimplemented between design team,construction team, employer’s agent andclient.
• Manage the technical and design process ofthe project from Site investigation andbriefing through Planning Consent toPractical Completion.
• Providing technical advice on the feasibilityof projects, determining constraints andadvising on budgets, phasing and timing.
• Produce, monitor and update developmentfees & utility costs budgets and cash flowsfor all project phases.

More about the Technical Manager role…

• To be the technical lead of a project from bid or tender through to completion.
• Delivery of technical duties through all stages of the project.
• Provide post-completion technical support as required.
• Act as the Client focal point and Construction Team Co-ordinator during the construction phase of theproject.
• To manage the planning and delivery of infrastructure, including services and landscaping.
• To manage the delivery of work and/or expectations of key project stakeholders and customers, forexample project stakeholders, residential customers, external design consultants andsuppliers/contractors
• Collation and review of existing drawing information to establish accurate project data andspecifications to prioritise remediation works.
• Review of Visual Inspection Reports and assessment of height of building.
• Discussion with Fire Engineer to agree extent of potential works required and areas to open up toinvestigate existing external wall build up, cladding types and fire stopping.
• Review of Intrusive Reports in conjunction with external Consultants and Fire Engineer and agree withall parties the extent of works required.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation,and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.