Technical Manager Redhill

Bellway Group; Redhill; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Contributory pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

ShareSave Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Earn and Learn Opportunities

Job summary

Bellway Group is looking for a Technical Manager to support the Technical Director and lead a team in delivering architectural and technical information across multiple live sites in the South East region.

You will oversee drawing production, coordinate design teams, and ensure regulatory approvals are obtained promptly while maintaining high standards of accuracy and coherence.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Senior Technical Coordinator/Technical Manager in a volume housebuilder.
• HNC/HND in a building related topic.
• CSCS card or equivalent.
• Current full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Director in managerial issues and reporting.
• Oversee production of working drawings to ensure timely delivery and accuracy.
• Provide technical support during land buying, planning, construction and post-construction.
• Coordinate design teams and ensure drawings tie together with planning requirements.
• Ensure NHBC approvals and Building Control fees are managed to avoid delays.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organised

Problem solving

Teamwork

Autonomy

IT proficiency

Building Regulation knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in building related topic

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Southern Counties Division is looking to recruit a Technical Manager to join the Division's Technical team.**The Role**The role of Technical Manager will support the Technical Director, and the wider business including our Construction, Commercial and Sales teams in the execution of construction projects through ongoing support and timely delivery of accurate architectural and technical information.Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will become part of an established and collaborative technical team within our Southern Counties Division. With nine live developments and a further three due to start soon, this is an exciting time to join and play a key role in delivering a diverse and growing portfolio across South West London, Surrey, West Sussex and East Sussex. The breadth of projects offers excellent exposure, the opportunity to make a visible impact and scope to develop within a supportive team environment.We also welcome applications from experienced Senior Technical Coordinators who are ready to take the next step in their career.Principal accountabilities of the role include:* Support the Technical Director in managerial issues and provide relevant reporting* Ensure regular Design Team Meetings, at early stage of development, occur within the relevant consultants* Overseeing the production of working drawing and detail information and to ensure that it is complete, coherent, accurate and available on time to whoever needs it. The design solutions are to be as practical and economic as possible* Provide technical support during land buying, planning, sales, construction, and post construction.* Taking new site information from Land and checking it prior to committing to drawing stage* Assessing planning information for obvious Building Regulation requirements* Agree programmes, packages, detail packages and superstructures before final issue* Ensure consultants are briefed on required distribution of drawing information and key dates to meet procurement requirements and that architectural and engineering drawings tie up and that subsequent changes necessary to design after permission has been granted are communicated through to the Planning Department as minor amendments* Ensure NHBC approval is obtained, and any conditions are cleared promptly to avoid delays to completions and apply/pay for all NHBC warrantees and Building Control fees**Experience, Qualifications and Skills****Experience*** Experience of working as a Senior Technical Coordinator/Technical Manager within a technical function for a volume housebuilder**Qualifications and Training*** HNC/HND in a building related topic* CSCS card or equivalent* Current full UK driving licence**Skills and Aptitude*** Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail* Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards* Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner* Ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team* Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment* Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and delegate effectively* Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems Committed to diversity and inclusion**Working Conditions*** Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings* Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked* Core hours**In return we can offer you:*** Competitive salary* Competitive annual bonus* Contributory pension scheme* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays* Access to discounts and benefits portal* ShareSave Scheme* Cycle to Work Scheme* Life assurance* Holiday Purchase Scheme* Earn and Learn Opportunities**We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.**LocationRedhillError setting cookie preference