Technical Manager

Gleeson; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement (26 days + bank holidays)

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance Scheme

Job summary

Gleeson, based in Willenhall, is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee Architectural, Engineering, and Design activities for developments. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Technical Director and manage a talented team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and budget.

The role includes evaluating land purchases, securing planning approvals, and coordinating with consultants. A relevant engineering qualification and strong communication skills are essential for this exciting opportunity in the growing home builder industry.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in Technical/planning with an Engineering focus.
• Good knowledge of the development process and commercial awareness.
• Familiarity with legal frameworks associated with planning management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and appraise development opportunities for land purchases.
• Secure planning approvals and manage planning reports.
• Manage external planning, architectural, and engineering consultants.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Technical knowledge in AutoCAD

Education

Relevant qualification in Engineering/Technical planning

Job description

Job Introduction

Gleeson Homes have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team in the North West patch. 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 Design/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

• 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-tender Health and Safety Information in accordance with the Gleeson procedures.
• Progress initial communications with all technical specialist suppliers and contractors e.g. piling and supporting 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.
• Healthshield membership.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Share Purchase Plan.