Technical Manager

Avocet; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avocet in Bristol seeks a Technical Manager/Head of Technical to lead a hands-on technical team across multiple residential projects. You will work with external consultants and internal development teams, manage site queries, and ensure drawings reflect current legislation.

The role offers responsibility to recruit and develop talent, drive quality, and maintain high standards across projects, with the opportunity to shape the technical direction of the business in the South West.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in construction or development industry.
• Up-to-date knowledge of building legislation.
• Excellent leadership skills to inspire, motivate and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build a motivated and engaged technical team.
• Recruit the right talent into the business and develop your team.
• Coordinate with external consultants and internal development teams.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with internal/external parties to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety knowledge

Planning legislation knowledge

Self-motivation

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Manager/ Head of Technical

• Lead role
• Quality Developer
• Good Location
• Great mix of projects- apartments. new build housing in various locations
• Excellent opportunity to drive change and develop

This mid sized developer has an enviable reputation for delivering high quality homes in the South West. With a good pipeline of work they now seek the appointment of a Technical Manager/ Head of Technical to work from their Bristol office.

With a small technical team in place they seek the leadership of a hands-on technical manager who can work with external consultant and internal development teams.

The role is varied picking up a range of project at different stages, you will be supported by Technical Coordinators and a Civil Engineer.

To lead and build a motivated and engaged team

• Recruit the right talent into the business
• Develop your team members by enabling and motivating them to be the best that they can.

• Ensure that up to date legislation and requirements are included on the drawings
• Chase consultants to ensure availability of information to accord with deadlines
• Attend site meetings as and when required
• General liaison and co-ordination between other parties, both internal and external
• Respond to site queries and resolve technical / construction problems, checking or delegating the checking of sales literature and production of sales

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years knowledge of the construction/ development industry
• Up to date relevant knowledge of building legislation
• Sound knowledge of the architectural and engineering function
• To be self-motivated and well organised
• Up to date relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• IT skills including Microsoft packages (advanced knowledge)
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of planning issues, legislation and processes relevant to the job
• Excellent leadership skills to inspire, motivate and develop team members to high levels of performance

This is a unique role and with a great employer for more information in complete confidence please do not hesitate to call.